Okla. Stat. tit. 58, § 58-211: Special administrators appointed, when

When there is delay in granting letters testamentary, or of

administration, from any cause, or when such letters are granted

irregularly, or no sufficient bond is filed as required, or when no

application is made for such letters, or when an administrator or

executor dies, or is suspended, suspended partially, or removed, the

judge of the district court may appoint a special administrator to

collect and take charge of the estate of the decedent, in whatever

county or counties the same may be found, and to exercise such other

powers as may be necessary for the preservation of the estate.