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Pushmataha County, OK Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Pushmataha County information |
|---|---|
| Court | District Court of Pushmataha County |
| Courthouse address | Courthouse listings show both 302 Southwest B Street and 203 SW 3rd Street, Antlers, OK 74523. Call (580) 298-2274 before traveling. |
| Mailing address | No separate mailing address is published. Use the courthouse address the clerk confirms by phone. |
| Phone | (580) 298-2274 |
| Fax | (580) 298-3696. Call before faxing a filing. |
| Hours | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lunch closures and filing cutoffs are not published, so call ahead. |
| Filing fee | $135.00 probate and guardianship flat fee, effective November 1, 2025, under 28 O.S. § 152(A)(3), plus statutory add-ons and any local charge the clerk confirms. |
| Local forms | No Pushmataha County local probate forms or local cover sheet are published. No Seventeenth Judicial District local rules are published. |
| E-filing | Pushmataha County is one of Oklahoma's e-filing counties, but a new probate case still opens by paper filing at the courthouse. E-filing is for registered attorneys and other approved users in already-open cases, not self-represented filers. |
| Case search | Pushmataha County district court dockets are on OSCN at https://www.oscn.net/dockets/Search.aspx. Specific coverage details are not published locally. |
| Remote appearance | Remote appearance is allowed only if the judge permits it under 20 O.S. § 130 and Rule 34. Ask the court clerk when the hearing is set. |
| Website | The Pushmataha County Court Clerk does not publish a local website. |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you file in Pushmataha County, identify the estate's accounts, debts, real property, vehicles, mineral interests and beneficiary designations. That step matters here because the court clerk does not publish a local probate packet, fee sheet or courthouse page, and the public courthouse address listings do not match.
Sunset's estate settlement tools search across more than 2,300 financial institutions, organize what is found and help you decide what information belongs in the court packet before you call or travel to Antlers.
Which court handles jurisdiction
Probate for Pushmataha County is filed with the Pushmataha County Court Clerk at the courthouse in Antlers, in the District Court of Pushmataha County, which sits in Oklahoma's Seventeenth Judicial District together with McCurtain and Choctaw counties (20 O.S. § 92.18).
Venue is tied to the decedent, not to the judge's district. If the decedent was an Oklahoma resident, the case belongs in the district court of the county where the decedent resided at death, regardless of where death occurred. If the decedent was not an Oklahoma resident, Oklahoma law gives a sequence based on the county where the decedent died leaving property, then any county where Oklahoma property is located, and then the county where the decedent died if no Oklahoma property was left (58 O.S. § 5). Sharing a judicial district with McCurtain and Choctaw counties does not move a Pushmataha County filing to Idabel or Hugo.
The jurisdiction process
- Gather the death certificate, the original will if there is one, a list of heirs and devisees, and a first inventory of assets and debts.
- Decide whether the estate can be handled outside a court case by a small estate affidavit under 58 O.S. § 393, whether summary administration fits under 58 O.S. § 245, or whether a regular probate case should be opened in Pushmataha County.
- Prepare the petition and any required civil cover sheet information. Pushmataha County does not publish local probate forms, so confirm counter requirements with the Pushmataha County Court Clerk before you travel.
- File the opening petition on paper with the Pushmataha County Court Clerk in Antlers. Pushmataha County participates in e-filing for already-open cases, but the filing that opens a new probate case is still paper filed.
- Pay the $135.00 probate and guardianship flat fee, effective November 1, 2025, under 28 O.S. § 152(A)(3), plus statutory add-ons and any local charge the clerk confirms. If the estate cannot afford court costs, ask about an in forma pauperis affidavit under 28 O.S. § 152(H).
- The court sets a noticed hearing. The district judge, not the court clerk, decides whether to admit the will, appoint a personal representative and issue letters testamentary or letters of administration.
- After appointment, the personal representative completes any oath and any bond the judge requires, gathers estate property, prepares the inventory and handles notices.
- Publish and mail notice to creditors as required. The notice states a presentment date, and a claim not presented by that date is barred forever under 58 O.S. § 333.
- Resolve allowed claims, sell property only with the court authority required for the case, and prepare the final account and petition for distribution.
- Attend the final hearing. After the decree of distribution and discharge is entered, record any decree affecting land with the county clerk in every county where the land is located (58 O.S. § 711).
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Pushmataha County
Pushmataha County does not publish local probate forms, a local probate cover sheet or a local probate checklist. No local rules for Oklahoma's Seventeenth Judicial District are published, so a Pushmataha County filing follows Oklahoma statutes and the statewide Rules for District Courts.
Call the Pushmataha County Court Clerk at (580) 298-2274 before you travel to ask what copies, proposed orders, hearing settings and payment methods the counter currently requires.
Local nuance
Pushmataha County-specific considerations
| Local point | What it means for a Pushmataha County filing |
|---|---|
| Different records and e-filing status than its district siblings | Pushmataha County uses OSCN and is one of Oklahoma's e-filing counties. McCurtain and Choctaw counties, which share the Seventeenth Judicial District, do not follow the same records and e-filing pattern. |
| Opening a case is still paper filed | Even in Pushmataha County, e-filing does not open a new probate case. Attorneys may use e-filing only for later filings in an already-open case. |
| Courthouse address listings differ | Public courthouse listings show both 302 Southwest B Street and 203 SW 3rd Street in Antlers. Call (580) 298-2274 before traveling or mailing documents. |
| No local rules or local website | The court clerk does not publish a local website, and no Seventeenth Judicial District local rules are published. The clerk's phone number is the practical starting point for local counter requirements. |
Recent updates
| Update | What changed |
|---|---|
| Summary administration ceiling | Effective August 12, 2026, summary administration under 58 O.S. § 245 applies when the estate is $300,000 or less, when the decedent has been deceased for more than five years, or when the decedent resided in another jurisdiction at death. |
| Combined notice publication | Effective November 1, 2026, amendments to 58 O.S. § 246 change combined-notice publication mechanics for summary administration. |
Page last reviewed: August 2026.
Scenarios
| Situation | Likely Pushmataha County path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with co-owned home | First check whether the home passed outside probate by joint tenancy, a transfer-on-death deed or a beneficiary arrangement. If a court order is still needed for title, file in Antlers if Pushmataha County is the proper venue. | Sunset helps identify title clues, mortgage accounts, deeds and beneficiary assets before the spouse starts an estate settlement filing. |
| Out-of-state adult child with small estate | Start by checking whether a small estate affidavit under 58 O.S. § 393 can collect personal property without opening a case. If a case is needed, call the Pushmataha County Court Clerk before traveling because local forms and a local website are not published. | Sunset helps gather account information, prepare an asset list and connect the child with local help if a court case is needed. |
| Parent settling predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | A sale of a Pushmataha County home usually requires a probate case, letters for the personal representative and any court authority needed for the sale. If the property is sold in probate, a separate sale proceeding charge applies under 28 O.S. § 152(A)(5), effective November 1, 2025. | Sunset helps assemble the probate packet, track debts and property, and find a vetted Oklahoma attorney for the sale and closing steps. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it helps |
|---|---|
| Pushmataha County Court Clerk | Call (580) 298-2274 for filing counter questions, current hours, address confirmation and hearing-setting logistics. Court staff cannot give legal advice or choose the probate route for you. |
| Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma | Free civil legal help for low-income Oklahomans, subject to eligibility and case priorities. Statewide application line: 1-888-534-5243. The Hugo office serving Pushmataha County is at 402 East Duke Street, Hugo, OK 74743, (580) 326-9655 or 800-299-9655. |
| Oklahoma Indian Legal Services | Call (405) 943-6457 or 800-658-1497 in Oklahoma for questions involving restricted land, trust land, wills clinics for elders and mineral interests. |
| OSCN case search | Search Pushmataha County district court dockets at https://www.oscn.net/dockets/Search.aspx. Local coverage details are not published by the county clerk. |
When to hire an attorney
A lawyer is especially useful in Pushmataha County when the estate includes real property, mineral interests, a creditor dispute, a will contest, a nonresident personal representative or a sale of land. The county does not publish local probate forms, a fee sheet or a court clerk website, and even the courthouse address should be confirmed before travel. Sunset connects you to a vetted attorney.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset searches across more than 2,300 financial institutions and helps families build a clearer asset picture before they start an estate settlement in Pushmataha County.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset organizes the decedent's information, heirs, assets, debts and documents so the probate packet is easier to review with a court clerk or attorney.
Find a local probate attorney. When a Pushmataha County estate needs counsel, Sunset helps connect the family with a vetted Oklahoma probate attorney who can file in the correct county.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset's estate settlement tools without paying Sunset, and attorney referrals are optional.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate in Pushmataha County?
File with the Pushmataha County Court Clerk in Antlers, in the District Court of Pushmataha County. Public courthouse listings show both 302 Southwest B Street and 203 SW 3rd Street, Antlers, OK 74523, so call (580) 298-2274 before traveling or mailing documents.
Can I use e-filing for a Pushmataha County probate?
Pushmataha County is one of Oklahoma's e-filing counties, but the opening probate filing still must be made on paper at the courthouse. E-filing is for registered attorneys and other approved users in already-open cases, and self-represented filers are not accepted for e-filing registration.
Will there be a hearing in a Pushmataha County probate?
Yes. Oklahoma probate cases are set for noticed hearings. Pushmataha County does not publish a probate docket day or hearing wait time, so ask the court clerk when the matter is set.
Can I appear remotely for a Pushmataha County hearing?
Possibly, but only if the judge allows it. Oklahoma authorizes remote appearance in district courts under 20 O.S. § 130 and Rule 34, and the judge has discretion. Ask about the procedure when the hearing is scheduled.
How do I look up a Pushmataha County probate case?
Pushmataha County district court dockets are on OSCN at https://www.oscn.net/dockets/Search.aspx. The county does not publish details on how far back records go or whether documents are available online.
Are there local Pushmataha County probate forms?
No local Pushmataha County probate forms or local cover sheet are published. No local rules for the Seventeenth Judicial District are published either, so call the court clerk to ask what the filing counter currently wants with a probate packet.
What does it cost to file probate in Pushmataha County?
The statutory probate and guardianship flat fee is $135.00, effective November 1, 2025, under 28 O.S. § 152(A)(3), plus statutory add-ons and any local charge the clerk confirms. Call the Pushmataha County Court Clerk for the current total before filing.
Do I have to travel to Antlers?
The opening filing is made at the courthouse in Antlers. If you live out of state, call the court clerk and speak with an Oklahoma attorney about paper filing, hearing logistics and whether the judge may allow a remote appearance under Rule 34.
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