Summary of ENGR. H. B. NO. 2860

• Amends 84 O.S. 2011, Section 257 regarding determination of succession or heirship in wills and intestate succession matters involving real property in Oklahoma.

• Updates language throughout the statute to use gender-neutral terms (e.g., replacing "he/his" with "the plaintiff" and modernizing outdated terminology).

• Clarifies procedures for judicial determination of who is entitled to real property when devises or intestate succession are described using general terms like "heirs," "relations," "representatives," or "nearest of kin" rather than specific named individuals.

• Allows plaintiffs to name defendants using descriptive language (e.g., "The heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns of [deceased name]") and permits service of notice by publication under such descriptions.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2014.