Tulsa County, Oklahoma

Probate in Tulsa County, Oklahoma

Tulsa County probate filings are heard at the Tulsa courthouse under Oklahoma law (Okla. Stat. tit. 58 (Probate Procedure)). The process below applies statewide; specific court fees and forms are available from the Tulsa County Clerk.

Tulsa County probate at a glance

County seat
Tulsa
Court
District Court (Probate Docket)
Population (est.)
669,279
Typical timeline
26–52 weeks
Filing fee
$200–$250
Small-estate threshold
$50,000
Statute
Okla. Stat. tit. 58 (Probate Procedure)

For exact fees + forms, check the Tulsa County Clerk’s office or the state source: oscn.net.

Oklahoma probate, step by step

  1. 1File petition for probate or summary administration in District Court
  2. 2Court appoints personal representative and issues letters
  3. 3Publish notice to creditors; two-month claim period runs
  4. 4Inventory and appraise assets; pay debts and taxes
  5. 5File final accounting and decree of distribution

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Other Oklahoma counties

This page is informational and is not legal advice. Probate procedure varies by county. Consult a licensed Oklahoma probate attorney for advice specific to your situation.