Oklahoma § 58-591 - Order of payment of debts
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-591 — Order of payment of debts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-591. Order of payment of debts
The debts of the estate must be paid in the following order:
1. Funeral expenses.
2. The expenses of the last sickness.
3. Funds necessary for the support of the family and allowed by
the court pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
4. Taxes to the United States or the state, county, or city.
5. Debts having preference under the laws of the United States
and of this state.
6. Judgments rendered against the decedent in his lifetime,
which are liens upon his property and mortgages in the order of
their date.
7. Demands or claims which are presented to the executor or
administrator for an allowance or proved within two (2) months after
the first publication of notice to creditors.
8. All other demands against the estate except those set forth
in paragraph 9 of this section.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 58. Probate Procedure
9. Interest resulting from the extension of time for payment of
federal estate or transfer taxes. Such interest shall be a cost of
administration but shall not be deductible in arriving at the
Oklahoma net taxable estate under Section 808 (g) of Title 68.
R.L.1910, § 6447; Laws 1953, p. 242, § 50; Laws 1967, c. 136, § 1,
emerg. eff. April 27, 1967; Laws 1980, c. 249, § 1, eff. Oct. 1,
1980.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-591
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-591 cover?
Section 58-591 ("Order of payment of debts") 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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