I have searched this forum and found several topics of this nature. I gather it is suggested that someone might get a good start on this looking at the Oklahoma County Records website.
I have looked at the website and I can see some history of the transfers of ownership of the land from my grandmother to my mother and father, etc. To be honest it all looks like Greek to me as it pertains to this Division Order. I think I might benefit from having a pro verify what I’m looking at.
My specific situation is that I have inherited mineral rights on land in several Oklahoma Counties that have existing wells already drilled. I am now receiving the ‘Amended Division Order Statements’ for the transfer of those interests into my name.
My estate attorney advised me that it might be wise to have a landman verify what I own before I sign any Division Orders. She doesn’t know of any landmen who aren’t tied up with work for the Oil Companies, however. She indicates that perhaps there are a short supply of landmen.
I was also advised it might be wise to get an assessment of the value for capital gains tax purposes in the event I ever needed to sell also. I believe it was conveyed to me that a landman would play a role in that also.
Thanks for any help you might be able to provide.