Death Certificate from Oklahoma

Here are some thoughts. My guess is that the death certificate will not be enough for the company to begin paying royalties. Typically, the division order analyst will require that a probate be filed. A probate for your grandfather and mother can be handled in a single filing to reduce costs. The probate order will include a determination of death for your grandfather. The property will be divided according to the Wills or intestate succession. So if either or both did not have a Will it should not be a problem. This sounds like a matter that can be handled on a flat fee.

I am surprised that Oklahoma cannot locate a death certificate, is it possible that he died in another state. Perhaps while traveling?

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