Okla. Stat. tit. 84, § 84-4
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Order of resort to property for payment of legacies
Official statutory text
The property of a testator, except as otherwise specially
provided in this code and under civil procedure, must be resorted to
for the payment of legacies in the following order:
1. The property which is expressly appropriated by the will for
the payment of the legacies.
2. Property not disposed of by the will.
3. Property which is devised or bequeathed to a residuary
legatee.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 84. Wills and Succession Page 5
4. Property which is specifically devised or bequeathed.
provided in this code and under civil procedure, must be resorted to
for the payment of legacies in the following order:
1. The property which is expressly appropriated by the will for
the payment of the legacies.
2. Property not disposed of by the will.
3. Property which is devised or bequeathed to a residuary
legatee.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 84. Wills and Succession Page 5
4. Property which is specifically devised or bequeathed.
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