My mother had mineral rights in McClain County, Section 32, Township 7 North, Range 3 West. She leased it a couple of times and we’ve had offers to sell. I just had it put in my name from the County Recorder. What else do I need to do?
I need help with getting the mineral rights. I already did the County Recorder. Is that all I need to do?
You might want to call the county register of deeds and ask them. If you own minerals and not the surface, you may need to file a statement of claim with the register of deeds so the surface owner can’t quiet claim the minerals after a set amount of time.
I am guessing that you are referring to McClain County, Oklahoma.
I’m not sure what you mean by “just put into my name.” If your mother passed away and did not have a trust or other probate avoidance device, then you will likely need to have a probate in order to obtain clear title to the property. An affidavit of heirship is not a bad thing, but in Oklahoma it must be on file for 10 years without any contradictory filings in order to pass title. In general, a company may offer to lease from you and even pay a lease bonus; however, they will generally not pay royalties until a probate is completed.
1 Like
My name is Dana Good. My mom’s name was Dennis Ray Leach. My grandfather was the one that bought the property, and yes, it’s in McClain County, Oklahoma. They keep sending me letters wanting to buy it.
I need all the help I can get. I don’t know what to do. I don’t know if I should hire him and turn, because I don’t think it’s worth all that. But it’s supposed to be 99 acres of mineral rights, but I don’t know because I looked at the map and it doesn’t show acreage; it shows something weird.
My mom has leased it twice. The coordinates are Section 32, Township 7 North, Range 3 West. On top of that, it says S/2 NW/4. I don’t know what all this means. I don’t know. My grandfather’s name was Edward Leach, Edward Lee Leach. His father is the one that left it to the family, and I think Edward’s father’s name was Floyd Leach. Don’t quote me on that; I’d have to ask my aunt.
I’ve had offers and they say just send me the death certificate and they’ll handle it. Should I do it? I feel like I can’t trust them.
9283043925 Dana Good
ddgood01@hotmail.com and my home phone number is 9283043925. Dana Good. I really need help.
I’m going to sell to whoever makes me the best offer, and I don’t have to go through a bunch of trouble. There’s other family on the lease, so they can’t take it from us. It’s in shares.
There are other people on the mineral rights; it’s not just me, but I do hold a share in it.
My mom, sister, brother, and a couple of people have mineral rights to it also. I think there’s 99 acres.
Be careful selling. Prices are fairly high but wild… I just heard of two sales in Grady County - $28,000 pending sale, and $26,000 per net mineral acre. Most sales are in the $8,000 - 12,000 range. Don’t sell it short.