Oklahoma § 58-1004 - Husband and wife
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-1004 — Husband and wife, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-1004. Husband and wife
Where a husband and wife have died, leaving community property,
and there is no sufficient evidence to establish that they have died
otherwise than simultaneously, one-half (1/2) of all the community
property shall pass as if the husband had survived and as if said
one-half (1/2) were his separate property, and the other one-half
(1/2) thereof shall pass as if the wife had survived and as if said
other one-half (1/2) were her separate property.
Laws 1959, p. 395, § 4.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-1004
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-1004 cover?
Section 58-1004 ("Husband and wife") 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 § 58-1004?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 58-1004" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 58-1004 apply to my situation?
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