According to my stepfather the mineral that my mother had were to be left to me. I have a deed in hand and need it transferred to my name what do I need to do? There is no will. She passed in 2020 in Texas and the deed is for a well in Oklahoma. If I need to seek an attorney, that’s fine I just don’t know which type of attorney I need. Any help would be appreciated.
Did she give you a deed while she was alive? Has it been recorded in the county clerk’s records. If you have a deed, you don’t need to worry about a probate or estate proceeding.
Was this signed and delivered prior to mother’s death? This may impact your course of action.
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I have the deed but it still in her name
I received the deed after she passed.
No. I received the deed after she passed. The deed is still recorded in her name.
Was the deed from your mother as grantor to you as grantee? Or, was this a deed that made your mother the owner? If this was just a record that shows your mother’s ownership in the minerals, then you will likely need a probate to complete. If the step-father is willing to disclaim may be relatively quick.
This post is not legal, tax or investment advice. Reading or responding to this post does not create an attorney/client relationship.