Starting Help Needed

Tim R Cox · 2020-08-13T21:48:18Z

My grandmother purchased Grady County mineral rights in the 1930's (first owner). When she died, her will listed all of the mineral rights and how they were divided between her children, which included my mother. My mother died in 2013, but her will did not divide the mineral rights specifically, only her possessions. An older sister was trying to resolve the issues with Grady County and the oil companies, but unfortunately she died last July. It is now me trying to solve the problems. First off is putting everything in my name. I understand that I need to file my mother's will in Grady County, but is there also a specific affidavit I need to file, too? The County Clerk would not advise me. How do I properly file my mother's probated will (certified copy) from Illinois to Grady County? None of the oil companies that I have reached out to have responded back, nor have they paid any royalties since 2013. That will be step two. I have the time to pursue all of this, but need advice in doing it right the first time. All help is appreciated.

Oklahoma Mineral Rights Grady County, OK

Richard_Winblad August 14, 2020, 11:06pm 6

With a summary or ancillary probate you are usually looking at 75-90 days from the date the petition is filed in most cases. No need to travel to Oklahoma.