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 Oklahoma Statutes (Last Updated: September 18, 2014)
 Title 58. PROBATE PROCEDURE

  § 58-1102. Petition - Filing - Contents.  

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  • If electing to use this act, the surviving spouse shall file, in the court having probate jurisdiction of the will, a written, verified petition with the will or a copy attached which shall allege:

    1.  That decedent died an Oklahoma resident leaving a will which gives all of the decedent's estate to the surviving spouse and names the surviving spouse as executor;

    2.  The date and place of death of decedent;

    3.  That petitioner is the surviving spouse of decedent and consents to serve as executor;

    4.  The names, relationship, ages and addresses of the petitioner and the heirs and contingent legatees and devisees of the decedent; and

    5.  The nature and estimated value of the estate, to the best of petitioner's knowledge.

Laws 1979, c. 258, § 15, eff. Oct. 1, 1979.