Must an executor of a Will be a resident of the state in which the will is to be probated?

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Must an executor of a Will be a resident of the state in which the will is to be probated?

Does OK require that the executor of a Will be a resident of the state? The Will was signed by a resident, the parents live there, however the executor (their son) lives in another state.

Asked on January 5, 2017 under Estate Planning, Oklahoma

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

Every state allows out-of-state executors to serve, though many states will require a bond and most states impose special rules on out-of-state executors. In OK, a non-resident executor must appoint an agent who lives in the county where probate is conducted in oreder to accept legal papers.


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