Change of Ownership

For a full or partial conveyance of a mineral, royalty, overriding royalty or working interest, please furnish:

• A copy of the conveyance document recorded in the county and state where the producing property is located.

SOGC, LLC's policy prevents the transfer of payments without a copy of the recorded deed, conveyance or assignment.

When an owner dies without a will: Furnish as many of the following documents as are appropriate in your state:

• Certified Death Certificate
  • Letters of Administration
  • Order determining heirship and distribution; and/or
  • Affidavit of Heirship
  • Personal Representative’s Deed of Distribution
  • Copies of any appropriate recorded conveyances and any recorded probate documents.

Individual state laws on descent and distribution differ. SOGC, LLC will inform you if additional information is needed.

When an Owner Dies With a Will

When an owner dies with a will, which has been admitted to probate proceedings in the same state where the producing property is located, please furnish as many of the following documents as are appropriate in your state:

• Certified Death Certificate
  • Application for probate
  • Copy of the Will
  • Order admitting the will to Probate
  • Letter Testamentary
  • Final court decree distributing the assets and closing administration of the estate
  • Copies of any appropriate recorded conveyances and any recorded probate documents that have been recorded.
  • Personal Representative’s Deed of Distribution

In some situations, other documentation may be needed.

When an owner dies with a will, which has been admitted to probate proceedings in a state other than the state where the producing property is located, please furnish the listed documents to SOGC, LLC for review. Additional information and/or the recording of documents may be necessary dependent upon the facts and state.

• Application for probate;
• Copy of the Will
  • Order admitting the Will to Probate
  • Letters Testamentary
  • Personal Representative’s Deed of Distribution
  • Final court decree distributing the assets and closing administration on the estate
  • Copies of any appropriate recorded conveyances and any recorded probate documents.

In some states, ancillary probate proceedings in the state where producing property is located are allowed or required. You will need to consult an oil & gas attorney.

Termination of Joint Tenancy Upon Death