No person has any power, as an executor, until he qualifies, except that, before letters have been issued, he may pay funeral
charges and take necessary measures for the preservation of the estate. R.L. 1910, Sec. 8333. R.L.1910, § 8333.
Executor's power begins, when - Payment of funeral charges, etc
84 O.S. § 17, under Wills and Succession.
84 O.S. § 17