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Who signs a lease when the owner is dead or can't be located? Does the oil company have to give the same lease to my Dads' heirs?
answered on May 8, 2020
First of all sorry for your loss.
Your father's estate must be probated in Oklahoma even if it has already been probated in another state like Arizona. This is commonly referred to as an ancillary probate. These are fairly simple to handle. In the vast majority of cases there is no... View More
answered on May 8, 2020
If you want to own the property for your lifetime then grant the property to a beneficiary there is no need to name yourself as reserving a life estate.
If your plan is to grant someone a life estate upon your death with the remainder going to a third party, then a trust would be the better... View More
My mom and dad owned their home JTWROS. My dad died in 1996 and never changed the title to her single name. She passed away in 2012. She had a will and we have probated her estate with the court last year. In her will, she left the home to me. How do I change the title on the house to my name,... View More
answered on May 6, 2020
A personal representative of the estate can file an affidavit of death, this may be required by some attorneys who examine title.
answered on Mar 11, 2020
Probate matters are complicated enough that many attorneys hire other attorneys for that type of work. In Oklahoma it can be complicated. However, probates can often be accomplished without need of a court appearance by any heirs.
The heir was a defendant in a series of civil suits, losing all of them and having judgments levied against her by the courts. Would it be illegal to contact the plaintiffs who were awarded the damages that there will be money allocated to the heir upon the death of the lady?
answered on Mar 3, 2020
Seek advice of an attorney. Your pan of action may be contrary to the terms of the trust. If you breach a fiduciary duty you might become liable to the heir.
.62 Acre just off Kerr Lab Road Survey info but no visit and Appraisal asking $12,259. Oh I paid the owner $20. k back in 03 2018 (quick claim deed) 71 years old have made about $50. k improvements. What a challenge. Do not know how to use a firearm. Need to make decision by 29 or up for State... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2020
It sounds as though you are confused by the process. If the state (ODOT) cannot negotiate an easement they will resort to eminent domain. Still you have statutory and constitutional protections.
You don't need a gun, you need an attorney.
How do I put the house in my name
answered on Feb 24, 2020
Unfortunately you have to file an acceptance within 9 months of her death. If you fail to do so it becomes subject to probate. However, probate can be fairly simple.
answered on Feb 3, 2020
Probably not. You are likely bound by your predecessor’s lease (or pooling order) for the well in question.
Also. You are entitled to royalties in Oklahoma even if a division order is not signed by you. Some companies try to get concessions with orders. But make sure they have your tax... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2020
Even simple probate cases require a multitude of forms. Some county courthouses have law libraries with form books but knowing which of the hundreds of from to file and the timing thereof is complex. That is why attorneys who don't handle probates hire other attorneys to handle those matters.
I'm the child of my father's second marriage. My half sister tells me that our dad left named me and my full sister on a separate life insurance policy. Is there any way for me to find out if this is true? I don't know who / what company the policy is through.
answered on Jan 21, 2020
Aside from a physical search you might try:
https://eapps.naic.org/life-policy-locator/#/welcome
MMMNA from her employment & soc sec. Will she be able to keep all of her income? We know all of my dads will go towards his care.
answered on Jan 16, 2020
Yes, your mother keeps all of her income. If it is less than $3,216.00 she would be entitled to a portion of your dad's income to bring hers up to that level. Father is allowed to keep $75 of his income.
This is gas well payments located by the Oklahoma treasury office that they suggested I file in order to claim my inherited monies
The same day I gave notice that I was resigning from my position my ex-boss called my landlord to complain. He sent me a text shortly after threatening to evict if I fall behind on rent since I had, "left the job for no reason." I left to accept a job with higher pay. I didn't reply... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2020
Very annoying but you probably don't have a viable claim.
Restatement (Second) of Torts, § 766:
One who intentionally and improperly interferes with the performance of a contract . . . between another and a third person by inducing or otherwise causing the third person not... View More
My mother passed away in 2016 prior to mother passing she put me on the deed. My mother had wishes to keep the land and allow any of the children to live there which we have done. there is nothing documented it just something my mother wanted. My brother is saying he is going to have the land... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2020
If the property was deeded to your mother and yourself as joint tenants, then you would file an affidavit of surviving joint tenant along with an official death certificate. The property is then yours and the probate court would have no authority to probate the property.
If your mother... View More
My sister lived in the condo for several years and has died with no children and no will.
Some of the other siblings had children that we are unable to locate. How do we get out from under this condo because it’s not worth much and is costing us money for HOA and taxes?
answered on Jan 15, 2020
Doak is correct.
The property would pass through intestacy rules. It would require some more detail to determine who receives which portion.
In this situation it may be better to have the property sold during probate. For those heirs who cannot be located, their share of the... View More
My brother and I are the sole beneficiaries and executors of his will. We have no disputes in the matter. His investment accounts are set to be distributed to us upon receipt of death certificate based on the arrangements he previously made. My brother and I are authorized users on his bank account... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2019
Generally, parties are motivated to go through the probate process in order to get certain property placed into their names. You are not required to probate an estate just because someone has died.
She's trying to say I neglected her which is untrue.. She won't give her back and I have become very ill because of this. Can I file a police report
answered on Oct 29, 2019
Consider a small claims replevin action in your state. Replevin is an action to recover property like an animal.
answered on Oct 29, 2019
Not many facts to work on here, also question was posted in Animal/Dog Law. But a warrant is usually something issued by a court for the arrest of another person. So I don't see how you would take out a warrant. Perhaps you meant to file a complaint against somebody?
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