Oklahoma § 58-138 - Surviving spouse - Assertion of prior right
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-138 — Surviving spouse - Assertion of prior right, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-138. Surviving spouse - Assertion of prior right
The surviving husband or wife, when letters of administration
have been granted to a child, father, mother, brother or sister of
the intestate, or any of such relatives when letters have been
granted to any other of them, may assert his prior right, and obtain
letters of administration, and have the letters before granted
revoked in the manner prescribed in the three preceding sections.
R.L.1910, § 6261.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-138
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-138 cover?
Section 58-138 ("Surviving spouse - Assertion of prior right") 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 § 58-138?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 58-138 apply to my situation?
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