There is definitely a cost-benefit analysis. Fortunately, an Oklahoma probate is usually quick with known costs. This could be a summary or ancillary. Usually results in minerals in heirs’ names within 2-3 months.
Marie:
It sounds like multiple Garvin County probates may be required. To begin any ancillary probate, you will need currently certified copies of the death certificate, Letters Testamentary, and a three-way authenticated Last Will and Testament. Many of the Garvin County leases date back to WWII and may have a long production history. Secondly, it’s somewhat rare to only own 2 1/2 acres as a single property; therefore, you may want to think about a title search. Again, it’s cost vs possible benefit.
Dennis:
You have more of an uphill problem since you inherited from a 1976 passing. If the possible inheritance was producing, annual real estate taxes are assessed, meaning the producing may be lost due to possible tax sale. Since Texas only taxes production, any other possible holdings are still there for the taking. Texas does not require the same ancillary probate proceeding as Oklahoma. Recording an exemplified copy of the Last Will and Testament will make the ownership transfer provided you are specifically named in the Will.