Oklahoma Probate Requirements
Oklahoma probate requirements: small estate threshold $200,000, creditor notice 2 months from publication, District Court. Updated guidance for executors.
Key probate facts for Oklahoma
| Small estate threshold | $200,000 |
|---|---|
| Will filing deadline | 30 days after death |
| Probate petition deadline | No specific deadline |
| Creditor notice period | 2 months from publication |
| Inventory deadline | 2 months after appointment |
| Executor residency | Non-residents must appoint resident agent |
| Bond required | Yes, unless waived |
| Executor compensation | 5% on first $1,000, declining thereafter |
| Estate / inheritance tax | No |
| Community property | No |
| Homestead protection | Unlimited on up to 1 acre urban or 160 acres rural |
| Vehicle transfer | Affidavit for estates under $200,000 |
| Probate court | District Court |
Sources
- Oklahoma State Courts Network — Probate
- Oklahoma Statutes Title 58 (Probate Procedure)
- IRS — Estate & Gift Tax
- Social Security Administration — Survivors Benefits
- USA.gov — What to Do After Someone Dies
- American Bar Association — Real Property, Trust & Estate Law
This summary is for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Probate procedures change; verify with the District Court or a licensed Oklahoma attorney.