Oklahoma § 84-8 - Claim under heir against devisee - Probate proceedings
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 84-8 — Claim under heir against devisee - Probate proceedings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 84-8. Claim under heir against devisee - Probate proceedings
The rights of a purchaser or encumbrancer of real property in
good faith, and for value, derived from any person claiming the same
by succession, are not impaired by any devise made by the decedent
from whom succession is claimed, unless the instrument containing
such devise has been duly admitted to probate by a court of this
state having jurisdiction to administer upon the estate of the
decedent within two (2) years after the death of the decedent, or
unless within one (1) year after the death of the decedent a
petition to admit said will to probate has been duly filed in the
court of this state having jurisdiction to admit said will to
probate and the proceedings have been pursued by the petitioner with
diligence.
R.L.1910, § 8324; Laws 1967, c. 233, § 1, emerg. eff. May 4, 1967.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 84-8
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 84-8 cover?
Section 84-8 ("Claim under heir against devisee - Probate proceedings") 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 § 84-8?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 84-8 apply to my situation?
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