Oklahoma § 58-26 - Heirs, legatees, devisees and executors to be given notice

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-26 — Heirs, legatees, devisees and executors to be given notice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 58-26. Heirs, legatees, devisees and executors to be given notice

by mail.

Written or printed copies of the notice of the time appointed

for the probate of the will, must be addressed to the heirs,

legatees and devisees of the testator, at their places of residence,

if known to the petitioner, and deposited in the post office, with

the postage thereon prepaid by the petitioner, at least ten (10)

days before the hearing; the notice must be issued by the judge over

the seal of the court. Proof of the mailing of the notice must be

made at the hearing; the same notice and proof of service thereof on

the person named as executor must be made if he be not the

petitioner; also on any person named as coexecutor, not petitioning,

if his place of residence be known.

R.L.1910, § 6204; Laws 1953, p. 233, § 3.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-26

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-26 cover?

Section 58-26 ("Heirs, legatees, devisees and executors to be given notice") 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 § 58-26?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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How does Oklahoma § 58-26 apply to my situation?

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