OKL LEG Revision of Probate Process

Updated on: May 1, 2026

Latest Event


  • Apr. 27, 2026 OKL LEG Governor Approval
  • On Apr. 27, 2026, OKL LEG reported bill approval by the governor.

On Apr. 22, OKL LEG passed bill expanding users of simplified probate.

  • OKL LEG passed HB 2650 to modify the statute for summary administration of estates.
  • Expands eligibility criteria for smaller estates to use simplified probate process.
  • Amends probate procedure OKL LEG 58-3-245 (petitions for summary administration).
  • Bill Provisions
  • The bill increases the maximum value of an estate that qualifies for summary probate from $200,000 to $300,000 ensuring more estates can use simplified probate process.
  • Legislative History
  • On Feb. 3, 2026, bill was introduced in House; on Mar. 11, 2026, bill passed House.
  • On Mar. 12, 2026, bill was introduced in Senate; on Apr. 22, 2026, bill passed Senate.
  • Effectiveness
  • If enacted, this bill becomes effective on Nov. 1, 2026.
  • Apr. 27, 2026 OKL LEG Governor Approval
  • On Apr. 27, 2026, OKL LEG reported bill approval by the governor.
Regulators
OKL LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp; Fiduciary
Reference
Act, 4/27/2026; Bill, HB2650, 4/22/2026; Citation: OKL LEG 58-3-245;
Functions
Actuarial and Valuation; Compliance; Financial; Legal
Countries
United States of America
Category
State
N/A
Products
Corporate; Wealth Mgt
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Apr 22, 2026
Effective Date
Nov 1, 2026
Rule ID
295435
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Apr 27, 2026
Report Section
US Consumer