OK SB1495

Creates a rebuttable presumption that persons required to receive notice of a guardianship appointment petition have an interest sufficient to intervene in the action and that disposition of the petition will impair or impede their ability to protect property or other rights.

Expands notice requirements for guardianship proceedings to include adult children of deceased siblings, adult siblings, and adult grandchildren of the subject of the proceeding when no adult children or parents exist.

Requires personal service on the subject of the proceeding at least 10 days before the hearing by attorney, sheriff, or licensed process server.

Requires notice to other entitled persons be mailed by regular first-class mail at least 10 days before the hearing by court clerk, deputy clerk, or petitioner's attorney.

Effective November 1, 2016.