When an adult ward shall die intestate leaving only personal property and his total estate does not exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), the guardian shall proceed to probate and distribute his estate in the same manner as if he had been appointed personal representative of such estate, and the surety or sureties on his bond shall be responsible for his faithful administration and distribution of such estate.
Okla. Stat. tit. 30, § 4-805