Oklahoma § 58-471.1 - Liability as dependent on time of granting letters
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-471.1 — Liability as dependent on time of granting letters, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-471.1. Liability as dependent on time of granting letters
No real property of a deceased person shall be liable for debts
of such person unless letters testamentary or of administration be
granted within three (3) years from the date of the death of such
decedent; provided, however, that this section shall not affect the
lien of any mortgage, upon specific real property, existing and
recorded as provided by law at the date of the death of such
decedent.
Laws 1945, p. 188, § 1.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-471.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-471.1 cover?
Section 58-471.1 ("Liability as dependent on time of granting letters") 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 § 58-471.1?
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