Okla. Stat. tit. 58, § 58-471
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Estate liable for debts
Official statutory text
The estate, real and personal, given by will to legatees or
devisees, is liable for the debts, expenses of administration, and
family expenses, in proportion to the value or amount of the several
devises, or legacies, but specific devises or legacies are exempt
from such liability if it appears to the court necessary to carry
into effect the intention of the testator, and there is other
sufficient estate.
devisees, is liable for the debts, expenses of administration, and
family expenses, in proportion to the value or amount of the several
devises, or legacies, but specific devises or legacies are exempt
from such liability if it appears to the court necessary to carry
into effect the intention of the testator, and there is other
sufficient estate.
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