Speedy Estates or "Fake Probates" - Oklahoma CLE
Fast Procedures to a Final Order - Summary Administration, Ancillary Probate, etc.
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Course Summary
In this course, attorney Mark B. Houts provides a focused, practical examination of the accelerated and abbreviated probate procedures available under Oklahoma law. Specifically, it breaks down the jurisdictional gateways, pleading requirements, and strict notice timelines of Summary Administration under 58 O.S. § 245 and § 246. Additionally, the course covers the specific mechanics of Ancillary Probate for administering local property from out-of-state estates (58 O.S. § 677), the process of Dispensing with Regular Proceedings for smaller estates (58 O.S. § 241), and how to use the Judicial Determination of Heirs (84 O.S. § 257). Practitioners will leave this session with a clear understanding of when and how to deploy these streamlined tracks to distribute estate assets.
Mark Houts
Mark B. Houts has been litigating in Oklahoma since 2006. He began his career in insurance defense. In recent years, he has handled many civil-litigation matters including personal injury, property damage, title disputes, contract disputes, and business disputes. Houts litigates hard and will push cases to a jury verdict. In 2017, Mark opened Houts Law, PLLC, which has been thriving ever since. Houts Law has recovered millions for its clients. In 2025, Houts started OkieCLE.com to deliver high-quality, Oklahoma-specific content to Oklahoma lawyers. The platform has grown steadfastly since its inception.
Many years, Super Lawyers has named Mark as a "Rising Star" or "Super Lawyer". He has published multiple articles in the Oklahoma Bar Journal and an article in the Oklahoma City University Law Review.
