Oklahoma § 58-268 - Action against nonprobate beneficiaries for state and
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-268 — Action against nonprobate beneficiaries for state and, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-268. Action against nonprobate beneficiaries for state and
federal estate tax - Notice - Costs and attorney fees.
For property other than the probate estate passing directly upon
the death of a decedent to another, by law, the executor or
administrator of the estate of the decedent shall have the authority
to bring an action in the district court having jurisdiction of the
probate estate for the collection of any of the state or federal
estate tax due and owing by the nonprobate beneficiaries after ten
(10) days following service of notice by such executor or
administrator upon such nonprobate beneficiary before suit is filed.
Such notice shall state the amount of federal or state tax due to
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 58. Probate Procedure
the executor or administrator by the nonprobate beneficiary. In
such actions, the court costs and reasonable attorney fees may be
assessed in favor of the prevailing party.
Added by Laws 1990, c. 153, § 1, operative July 1, 1990.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-268
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-268 cover?
Section 58-268 ("Action against nonprobate beneficiaries for state and") 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 § 58-268?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 58-268 apply to my situation?
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