Okla. Stat. tit. 58, § 58-594
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When certain expenses paid
Official statutory text
The executor or administrator, as soon as he has sufficient
funds in his hands, must pay the funeral expenses, and the expenses
of the last sickness, and the allowance made to the family of the
decedent. He may retain in his hands the necessary expenses of
administration, but he is not obliged to pay any other debt or any
legacy until, as prescribed in this chapter, the payment has been
ordered by the court.
funds in his hands, must pay the funeral expenses, and the expenses
of the last sickness, and the allowance made to the family of the
decedent. He may retain in his hands the necessary expenses of
administration, but he is not obliged to pay any other debt or any
legacy until, as prescribed in this chapter, the payment has been
ordered by the court.
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