The figures on this page are general estimates. Laws, fees, thresholds, and prices differ by state and change often, and your own situation may change the result. Before you act, confirm the current numbers and rules for Oklahoma with a licensed professional — an attorney, tax advisor, or licensed agent as appropriate. Reading this page does not create a professional relationship.
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Oklahoma probate fees
| Item | Oklahoma |
|---|---|
| Court filing fee | Roughly $200 to file the probate petition (about $204 in many counties), plus newspaper publication of notice (commonly $100–$200). |
| Attorney fees | Not fixed by a statutory percentage. Oklahoma attorneys charge a reasonable fee, typically hourly (often ~$200–$350/hr) or a flat fee, subject to court approval. Plan on roughly $2,500–$5,000+ for an uncomplicated estate. |
| Executor / personal representative fees | Set by statute under 58 O.S. §527: 5% of the first $1,000, 4% of the next $5,000, and 2.5% of all sums above $6,000 of the estate accounted for. The court may allow additional compensation for extraordinary services, capped at the amount of the statutory commission. The same schedule applies to administrators. |
| Fee basis | statutory |
Worked example
On a $400,000 Oklahoma estate, the statutory commission is about $10,100 ($50 on the first $1,000, $200 on the next $5,000, and 2.5% of the remaining $394,000 = $9,850). On a $500,000 estate it is about $12,600. The estate's attorney is compensated separately.
Oklahoma thresholds and deadlines
| Item | Oklahoma |
|---|---|
| Small-estate threshold | $50,000 for the small-estate affidavit to collect personal property under 58 O.S. §393 (fair market value of Oklahoma property, less liens and encumbrances). Separately, estates under $150,000 qualify for faster summary administration under 58 O.S. §241. |
| Creditor claim period | The personal representative must file notice to creditors within two months of issuance of letters, and the claim presentment date must be at least two months after that notice is filed, under 58 O.S. §331. |
| Typical duration | About 6 to 12 months for a routine supervised probate. Summary administration for estates under $150,000 can finish in roughly 2 to 4 months. |
| Simplified real-property transfer | Estates valued under $150,000 may use summary administration under 58 O.S. §241, which compresses notice and hearing steps and can settle real property far faster than full probate. |
| Transfer-on-death deed | Oklahoma allows a Transfer-on-Death deed for real estate under the Nontestamentary Transfer of Property Act, 58 O.S. §1251 et seq. The beneficiary records an affidavit and certified death certificate (within nine months of death) to take title outside probate. |
What passes outside Oklahoma probate
These transfers are not part of the estate the fees above are calculated on:
- Beneficiary designations — retirement accounts, life insurance, payable-on-death accounts.
- Joint ownership with right of survivorship.
- Transfer-on-death deed — Oklahoma allows a Transfer-on-Death deed for real estate under the Nontestamentary Transfer of Property Act, 58 O.S. §1251 et seq. The beneficiary records an affidavit and certified death certificate (within nine months of death) to take title outside probate.
- Assets titled into a funded living trust.
Sources for this sheet
- Statutes: 58 O.S. §527; 58 O.S. §241; 58 O.S. §393; 58 O.S. §331; 58 O.S. §1251; 60 O.S. §175.1
- State authority: Oklahoma Statutes, Title 58 Probate Procedure (oklegislature.gov)
- Executor fees: https://law.justia.com/codes/oklahoma/title-58/section-58-527/
- Small-estate procedure: https://law.justia.com/codes/oklahoma/title-58/section-58-393/
- Transfer-on-death deed: https://law.justia.com/codes/oklahoma/title-58/section-58-1252/
- Creditor claim period: https://law.justia.com/codes/oklahoma/title-58/section-58-331/
Compiled August 15, 2026 from the sources listed above. Fee schedules, thresholds, and court costs are amended by legislatures and courts — confirm each figure against the cited statute or the Oklahoma court before relying on it.
The full Oklahoma guides
- How Much Does Probate Cost in Oklahoma? — the full cost breakdown.
- How Much Does an Executor Get Paid in Oklahoma? — the fee rule in detail.
- How Long Does Probate Take in Oklahoma? — the timeline and its statutory floor.
- Executor Deadlines in Oklahoma — inventory deadline, creditor-claim period and outer bar, each quoted from the statute.
- How to Avoid Probate in Oklahoma — the transfers that pass outside it.
- How Much Does a Will Cost in Oklahoma? — execution requirements and pricing.
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This sheet sets out Oklahoma probate figures as published at the time of compilation. It is not legal advice. Figures and statutes change and their application depends on the specific estate. Confirm current figures with the Oklahoma courts or a licensed Oklahoma attorney.