Oklahoma § 58-61 - Causes for contesting will after probate
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-61 — Causes for contesting will after probate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-61. Causes for contesting will after probate
When a will has been admitted to probate, any person interested
therein may at any time within three (3) months from the date the
will was admitted to probate contest the same or the validity of the
will. For that purpose he must file in the court in which the will
was proved a sworn petition in writing containing his allegations,
that evidence discovered since the probate of the will, the material
facts of which must be set forth, shows:
1. That a will of a later date than the one proved by the
decedent, revoking or changing the will, has been discovered, and is
offered; or
2. That some jurisdictional fact was wanting in the probate; or
3. That the testator was not competent, free from duress,
menace, fraud, or undue influence when the will allowed was made; or
4. That the will was not duly executed and attested.
R.L.1910, § 6219; Laws 1953, p. 233, § 6; Laws 1967, c. 10, § 1,
emerg. eff. Feb. 20, 1967.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-61
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-61 cover?
Section 58-61 ("Causes for contesting will after probate") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 58-61?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 58-61 apply to my situation?
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