Oklahoma § 58-247 - Petition for summary administration - Hearing - Order
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-247 — Petition for summary administration - Hearing - Order, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-247. Petition for summary administration - Hearing - Order
A. At the hearing, the court shall hear objections from all
persons who timely filed objections. If the court determines that
summary proceedings are appropriate, the court may, after proof of
payment of funeral expenses, expenses of last sickness and of
administration and allowed claims, issue an order approving the
petition for summary administration, finding that the will has been
proved as required by law, admitting the will attached to the
petition to probate, allowing the final accounting, determining
heirship and the legatees and devisees, if any, of the decedent,
distributing the property of the estate and discharging the personal
representative and surety or sureties on the personal
representative's bond, or defer such discharge if in the discretion
of the court such deferral is necessary or desirable.
B. The order of the court shall have the same force and effect
as a final decree or order rendered in any other proceeding provided
in this title for distribution of the estate of a decedent. A
certified copy of the order or a notice of the order as set forth in
Section 711 of Title 58 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be filed and
recorded in the records of the county clerk in any county where real
property in which the decedent had any right, title, or interest is
located.
Added by Laws 1998, c. 359, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1998.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-247
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-247 cover?
Section 58-247 ("Petition for summary administration - Hearing - Order") 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 § 58-247?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 58-247" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 58-247 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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