House Bill No. 1743 amends Section 246 of Title 58 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to probate procedures, specifically regarding petitions for summary administration. The bill modifies the time requirement for filing combined notices, stipulating that the combined notice must be filed within five days from the granting of the order admitting the petition and combined notice, replacing the previous requirement that it be filed at the same time as the petition for summary administration. The combined notice will include essential information such as the decedent's details, the petitioner's information, the existence of a will, and the timeline for filing objections.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for notifying creditors and interested parties, requiring that notice be published in a local newspaper or posted in public places if no newspaper is available. It mandates that the final hearing be set no less than 45 days after the granting of the order admitting the petition and combined notice. The bill also includes provisions for postponing the hearing in case of defects in notice or objections. An emergency clause is included, allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.