Planning for Oil, Gas, and Mineral Rights in Oklahoma

Why mineral interests need special attention

Mineral and royalty interests have unique titling, documentation, and administration. Clear planning can reduce title curative work and delays for heirs.

Inventory, documents, and ownership

• Gather deeds, assignments, leases, division orders, and operator statements.
• Confirm exact legal descriptions and producing/non‑producing status.
• Identify how each interest is titled today.

Trust and beneficiary coordination

• Assign interests to your revocable trust where appropriate to avoid probate and centralize management.
• Align beneficiary designations and ensure the trustee has authority to manage oil and gas matters.

Working with operators and title

• Provide updated trust or estate documentation to operators for pay status changes.
• Keep contact information current to avoid suspense.
• Maintain organized records for accounting and tax reporting.

Practical tips

• Consider a mineral management addendum for your trust.
• Use a ledger for wells, operator contacts, and DOI changes.
• Review annually or after ownership changes.

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