The Roles are Flipped, You Need Information: When you were young your parents found ways to protect and provide for you. As your parents age they increasingly need your care. You need answers including legal realities. This article and the audio content describes the type of information you need to receive. It also provides practical […]
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 […]
Ellis County, located on the far western edge of Oklahoma, is a crucial part of the Anadarko Basin. With heavy production in the Cleveland, Tonkawa, and Morrow sands, as well as the deeper Woodford Shale, this county remains a high-activity zone for operators like Mewbourne Oil, Continental Resources, and Apache Corporation. Because horizontal drilling units […]
Roger Mills County, located on the western edge of Oklahoma, sits atop the prolific Anadarko Basin. This area is known for deep, high-pressure gas reservoirs and significant horizontal development in the Morrow-Springer and Cana-Woodford formations. Because of the technical complexity and high production potential of wells in this region, maintaining a clean mineral title is […]
Major County is a vital component of the STACK play (Sooner Trend, Anadarko, Canadian, and Kingfisher), with significant activity in the Mississippian Meramec, Osage, and Woodford formations. Because these minerals are often part of high-value horizontal drilling units, ensuring your title is clear is essential to receiving your full share of royalty revenue. The Limitations […]
Major County is a vital component of the STACK play, with significant activity in the Mississippian Meramec, Osage, and Woodford formations. Because these minerals are often part of high-value horizontal drilling units, ensuring your title is clear is essential to receiving your full share of royalty revenue. The Risk of Relying on an Affidavit of […]
Cleveland County, Oklahoma – Located directly south of the Oklahoma City metro, Cleveland County represents a unique intersection of rapid suburban growth and deep-rooted energy production. From the historic Garber-Wellington fields to modern horizontal activity in the SCOOP play, Cleveland County remains a vital region for mineral owners, particularly in Norman, Moore, and Noble. How […]
Garvin County, Oklahoma – Located just an hour south of Edmond, Garvin County is a cornerstone of Oklahoma’s energy history. From the historic discovery of the Golden Trend to the modern-day dominance of the SCOOP play, Garvin County remains one of the most productive and complex regions for mineral owners and their heirs. How do […]