Oklahoma § 58-127 - Requisites of petition for administration
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-127 — Requisites of petition for administration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-127. Requisites of petition for administration
Petition for letters of administration must be in writing,
signed by the applicant or his counsel, and filed with the judge of
the court stating the facts essential to give the court jurisdiction
of the case, and when known to the applicant, he must state the
names, ages and residence of the heirs of the decedent, and the
value and character of the property. If the jurisdictional facts
existed, but are not fully set forth in the petition, and are
afterwards proved in the course of administration, the decree or
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 58. Probate Procedure
order of administration and subsequent proceedings are not void on
account of such want of jurisdictional averments.
R.L.1910, § 6250.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-127
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-127 cover?
Section 58-127 ("Requisites of petition for administration") 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.
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