Claiming Surplus Foreclosure Funds Using a Right of Survivorship — Oklahoma
Can a right of survivorship under a deed get you a larger share of surplus foreclosure funds? Short answer: Possibly — but it depends on who owned the property at the time of the sale, the exact wording of the recorded deed, and whether the claim is timely and properly supported. In Oklahoma you must […]
Read article →Claiming Tax-Sale Surplus Funds in Oklahoma: How to Recover Leftover Proceeds from a Deceased Parent’s Property
Short answer If a county tax foreclosure sale produced more money than was needed to pay the delinquent taxes, interest, and sale costs, those leftover proceeds (called “surplus” or “overage”) belong to certain entitled parties. To claim them for a parent who has died, you will need to prove your authority to act for the […]
Read article →How to Transfer a Deceased Parent’s Oklahoma Car Title to the Surviving Parent (No Original Title)
Overview If a parent dies and you need to transfer that parent’s Oklahoma vehicle title to the surviving spouse but you don’t have the original title, there are clear administrative steps you can take. This article explains the typical paths under Oklahoma practice, what documents you will need, and when you may need to open […]
Read article →Oklahoma: Challenging a Probate Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property
Detailed answer: How to challenge a probate petition seeking possession or control of estate property in Oklahoma Short overview: When someone files a petition in Oklahoma probate court asking for possession or control of a deceased person’s property, interested parties (heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, or other potential personal representatives) can object and ask the court to […]
Read article →How to Challenge a Probate Final Accounting in Oklahoma When You Weren’t Notified
What to do if you weren’t notified about a final probate accounting in Oklahoma Short answer (overview) If a personal representative (executor/administrator) filed a final accounting in your parent’s probate and you did not receive required notice, you can ask the court to reopen or set aside that accounting and require a new hearing. Under […]
Read article →How to Contest an Approved Estate Accounting in Oklahoma More Than One Year Later
Detailed Answer — How to challenge an approved estate accounting in Oklahoma more than a year after approval Short answer: In Oklahoma you can sometimes challenge an approved estate accounting after the court has approved it, but your options narrow the longer you wait. If more than a year has passed you will usually need […]
Read article →Should Probate Be Opened in Oklahoma? Where to Open Probate When a Relative Died Out‑of‑State (Oklahoma Guide)
Where to Open Probate — Practical Answer Under Oklahoma Law Detailed answer This is not legal advice. It is general information about how Oklahoma courts treat out‑of‑state deaths and when you would need to open probate in Oklahoma. Under Oklahoma law, the court that handles a deceased person’s main probate administration is normally the court […]
Read article →How to Clear Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent's Estate Home in Oklahoma
Detailed Answer: Clearing Creditor Claims Before Selling an Estate Home in Oklahoma Short answer: Before you sell your parent’s estate home in Oklahoma, you should open probate (or confirm that probate is not needed), identify and notify creditors, allow time for claims to be filed, resolve or pay allowed claims and liens, and obtain either […]
Read article →Retitling a Deceased Parent’s Vehicle in Oklahoma: Practical Steps and Checklist
How to retitle a vehicle after an owner’s death under Oklahoma law Short overview: This guide explains the common paths for transferring title to a vehicle after a parent dies in Oklahoma, the typical documents you’ll need, and practical next steps. It is written to help you prepare before you visit the tag agency or […]
Read article →Oklahoma — What Happens to Leftover Sale Proceeds When Someone Dies Without a Will
Detailed Answer Short summary: When a person who dies without a will (intestate) in Oklahoma has leftover proceeds from the sale of property, those funds typically become part of the decedent’s probate estate. The personal representative (administrator) must use estate funds to pay valid debts, expenses, and taxes, then distribute any remaining proceeds to heirs […]
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