When you have a signed notarized bill of sale, a minerals abstract done proving same, why would the state of ND require proof of intent? The seller is deceased. There are good wells producing in the Ambrose field. I’m afraid we will never see any royalties. Can anyone help?
Brook,
You may be in a tax rolls problem. You didn’t mention that an assignment was recorded as a result of the bill of sale. I suggest that you see a real estate lawyer in Minnesota for a conversation about what must be done to get your name on a deed. If you are asking because the operator’s land department is referencing a Division Order Title requirement, ask the land department for the exact wording of the requirement so you can have an attorney help you meet the requirement. See if you can find the personal representative of the seller just in case that person needs to be petitioned for a signature on an assignment.
My recent experience with local lawyers and judges is very time consuming because of the huge backlogs. Your Minnesota attorney will know a lawyer in Eastern North Dakota that may help out as well. I can look up a name of a client’s attorney in Jamestown if need be.
Good luck. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Death and Taxes are certain” or similar.
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Gary Thank you for your response. We have gone through two lawyers on this problem. The first one took the case until they felt they were strung too thin. The second one felt that it was beyond their capability but each one waited about 6 months before informing us.