# What if there are multiple generations to be probated?
**URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-if-there-are-multiple-generations-to-be-probated/52580
**Category:** Oil and Gas Leasing Help
**Created:** [October 29, 2019, 7:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-if-there-are-multiple-generations-to-be-probated/52580 "2019-10-29T19:27:46Z")
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### Author:  [@Richard\_Winblad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard_Winblad)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2019, 7:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-if-there-are-multiple-generations-to-be-probated/52580/1 "2019-10-29T19:27:46Z")
**What if I have more than one Estate, can they be joined in a single joint administration case?**
Sometimes there is a need to take care of two or more estates in order to get minerals into the name of the rightful heirs. While this may seem like a daunting task, it can often be accomplished in one case. For example, if grandfather owned mineral and died, then his daughter died. Neither had a probate done for their estates. Oklahoma law allows multiple estates to be administered in one case.
In this case the living grandchildren would inherit through their line.
Daughter
Son
**What if there isn’t a Will?**
There is no requirement that any of the deceased have a Will. In fact, a joint probate case can work where some decedents had a Will while others did not.
**What are the Advantages of Jointly Administered Probate Cases?**
- **Court Costs:** The filing fee for a single or joint probate case is the same.
- **Publication Costs:** Probate cases require publication. A joint probate is about half the cost of filing two separate probate cases.
- **Attorney’s Fees:** In flat fee cases, attorneys who handle joint cases charge significantly less than those who charge for two or more separate cases.
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### Author:  [@Stephcarp](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Stephcarp)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2020, 8:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-if-there-are-multiple-generations-to-be-probated/52580/2 "2020-08-22T20:02:19Z")
Grady County, Oklahoma. Last name Owensby. Any help/advice appreciated.
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### Author:  [@Stephcarp](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Stephcarp)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-if-there-are-multiple-generations-to-be-probated/52580/3 "2020-08-22T21:46:04Z")
This is pretty much our situation. Any recommendations for a lawyer who could take this on?
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### Author:  [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-if-there-are-multiple-generations-to-be-probated/52580/4 "2020-08-22T21:47:07Z")
You’ll notice some qualified attorneys listed in the Directories section of our site. Upper right in the main navigation.
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### Author:  [@Stephcarp](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Stephcarp)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2020, 10:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-if-there-are-multiple-generations-to-be-probated/52580/5 "2020-08-22T22:56:51Z")
Thank you, much appreciated.
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### Author:  [@Richard\_Winblad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard_Winblad)
#### Post date: [August 26, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-if-there-are-multiple-generations-to-be-probated/52580/6 "2020-08-26T21:14:15Z")
The process can be a bit cumbersome especially with large families.
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### Author:  [@MRFAdmin\_SV](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MRFAdmin_SV)
#### Post date: [January 11, 2025, 7:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-if-there-are-multiple-generations-to-be-probated/52580/7 "2025-01-11T19:26:24Z")