Oklahoma generally requires an ancillary probate, which is not as complex as a full probate, to clear the title. The attorney does not need to be in Coal County to handle this. I would be concerned about anyone demanding one-half of minerals as compensation. You especially want to be careful as there may be new activity in your area. There are mineral owners on this site who can recommend some OK attorneys to you. This is a reason why people put minerals into an entity (LP, trust, LLC, etc) as then there is no need for state probate.
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