Oklahoma § 84-168 - Effect of certain terms as "heirs," "relations," etc
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 84-168 — Effect of certain terms as "heirs," "relations," etc, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 84-168. Effect of certain terms as "heirs," "relations," etc
A testamentary disposition to "heirs," "relations," "nearest
relations," "representatives," "legal representatives," or "personal
representatives," or "family," "issue," "descendants," "nearest," or
"next of kin," of any person, without other words of qualification,
and when the terms are used as words of donation, and not of
limitation, vests the property in those who would be entitled to
succeed to the property of such person according to the provisions
of this article on succession in this chapter. R.L. 1910, Sec.
8398.
R.L.1910, § 8398.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 84-168
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 84-168 cover?
Section 84-168 ("Effect of certain terms as "heirs," "relations," etc") 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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