Okla. Stat. tit. 58, § 58-108
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 58, § 58-108, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 58, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 58,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Presumed renunciation of executorship
Official statutory text
If the person named in a will as executor, for thirty (30) days
after he has knowledge of the death of the testator, and that he is
named as executor, fails to petition the proper court for the
probate of the will, and that letters testamentary be issued to him,
he may be held to have renounced his right to letters, and the court
may appoint any other competent person administrator, unless good
cause for delay is shown.
after he has knowledge of the death of the testator, and that he is
named as executor, fails to petition the proper court for the
probate of the will, and that letters testamentary be issued to him,
he may be held to have renounced his right to letters, and the court
may appoint any other competent person administrator, unless good
cause for delay is shown.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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