Oklahoma § 58-290 - Rights and duties of representative - Possession of
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-290 — Rights and duties of representative - Possession of, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-290. Rights and duties of representative - Possession of
property - Homestead - Heirs, actions by.
The executor or administrator is entitled to the possession of
all the real and personal estate of the decedent, and to receive the
rents and profits of the real estate, except the realty and
improvements thereon properly belonging to the homestead, and such
personal property as is reserved by law to the widow and children of
the decedent, or either of them until the estate is settled or
delivered over by order of the district court to the heirs or
devisees; and he must keep in good tenantable repair all houses,
buildings, and fixtures thereon, which are under his control. The
heirs or devisees may themselves, or jointly with the executor or
administrator, maintain an action for the possession of the real
estate, or for the purpose of quieting title to the same, against
anyone except the executor or administrator.
R.L.1910, § 6322.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-290
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-290 cover?
Section 58-290 ("Rights and duties of representative - Possession of") 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 § 58-290?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 58-290 apply to my situation?
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