Mineral probates in Oklahoma often involve families who did the “right things” during life: they created a revocable trust, paired it with a pour-over Will, and intended to make administration as simple as possible. Even with good planning, mineral interests frequently still require probate. The issue is not the trust itself, but how mineral title […]
Why are my Oklahoma oil royalties in suspense? If you have inherited mineral rights in Oklahoma, you may have discovered that the oil company (the operator) is withholding payments. In industry terms, your royalties are in “suspense.” The most common reason is a “Bona Fide Title Dispute” or a “Title Gap.” Essentially, the oil company […]
Garfield County, anchored by Enid, is a powerhouse in the Northern Oklahoma oil and gas corridor. It is home to diverse production from the Mississippian Lime, Woodford Shale, and Hunton formations. Because Garfield County features a mix of older vertical legacy wells and modern horizontal drilling units, mineral owners often face complex title issues where […]