Oklahoma § 58-335 - Claims paid when not proved and allowed
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-335 — Claims paid when not proved and allowed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-335. Claims paid when not proved and allowed
When it shall appear upon the settlement of the accounts of any
personal representative that a debt or debts of the deceased have
been paid without the presentment of a claim pursuant to Section 334
of this title, and it shall be proven by competent evidence to the
satisfaction of the district court that each such debt was justly
due but for the claimant's failure to properly present a claim, was
paid in good faith, that the amount paid was the true amount of each
such indebtedness over and above all payments or setoffs, and that
the estate is solvent, it shall be the duty of the said court to
allow the said sums so paid in the settlement of said accounts, and
the payment of any such debt shall not constitute a breach of
fiduciary duty or responsibility by the personal representative.
Amended by Laws 1988, c. 228, § 10, emerg. eff. June 22, 1988.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-335
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-335 cover?
Section 58-335 ("Claims paid when not proved and allowed") 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.
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