Oklahoma § 58-621 - Petition for legacy or share of estate
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-621 — Petition for legacy or share of estate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-621. Petition for legacy or share of estate
At any time after the lapse of three (3) months from the issuing
of letters testamentary or of administration, any heir, devisee or
legatee or personal representative of the estate of the decedent on
behalf of such heir, devisee or legatee may present his petition to
the court for the legacy or shareof the estate to which he is
entitled, to be given to him upon his giving bond, with security,
for the payment of his proportion of the debts of the estate unless
said bond is not required by the court.
Amended by Laws 1988, c. 329, § 131, eff. Nov. 1, 1988.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-621
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-621 cover?
Section 58-621 ("Petition for legacy or share of estate") 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 § 58-621?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 58-621 apply to my situation?
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