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OK HB2650
OK HB2650Probate procedure; petitions for summary administration; increasing value of estate for summary administration.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to probate procedure; amending 58 O.S. 2021, Section 245, which relates to petitions for summary administration; and increasing value of estate for summary administration.
AI Summary
This bill amends Oklahoma law to increase the maximum value of an estate that can qualify for summary administration, a simplified probate process. Previously, an estate valued at $200,000 or less could use this streamlined procedure, but this bill raises that threshold to $300,000. Summary administration is a quicker and less complex way to settle an estate, typically used when the estate's assets are relatively small, or when the decedent has been deceased for a significant period, or resided in another state at the time of death. The bill maintains the other conditions for summary administration, such as the time elapsed since death or the decedent's residency.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Authored by Senator Gollihare (principal Senate author) (on 03/05/2026)
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