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OK HB1149

Bill

Official Source

Status

Vetoed

4/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Sykes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma Statute 58 O.S. 2011, Section 42, regarding probate of wills and will contests.

  • Requires courts to strictly apply in terrorem clauses (provisions that restrict or prohibit contesting a will) when a party contests a will and does not prevail.

  • Eliminates good faith and probable cause as defenses in will contest cases where an in terrorem clause exists and the contestant loses.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Wills and succession; requiring strict application of in terrorem clause if will contest fails; effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Vetoed 04/21/2015

4/21/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2015
Judiciary and Civil Procedure2/3/2015

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