Oklahoma § 60-1603.5 - Appointment of representative

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 60-1603.5 — Appointment of representative, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 60-1603.5. Appointment of representative

A. If the court determines that an interest is not represented

under this act, or that the otherwise available representation might

be inadequate, the court may appoint a representative to receive

notice, give consent, and otherwise represent, bind, and act on

behalf of a minor, incapacitated, or unborn individual, or a person

whose identity or location is unknown, in the same manner as

appointment of a guardian ad litem. A representative may be

appointed to represent several persons or interests.

B. A representative may act on behalf of the individual

represented with respect to any matter arising under this act,

whether or not a judicial proceeding concerning the trust is

pending.

C. In making decisions, a representative may consider general

benefit accruing to the living members of the individual's family.

ARTICLE 4

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 60. Property

CREATION, VALIDITY, MODIFICATION, AND TERMINATION OF

TRUST

Added by Laws 2025, c. 254, § 19, eff. Nov. 1, 2025.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 60-1603.5

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 60-1603.5 cover?

Section 60-1603.5 ("Appointment of representative") 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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