we just found out someone left 652.3 acres mineral rights to me. We revieved one check in the mail how do we get the back pay? Also do they send checks monthly or every 3 months?
What date did the interest become yours? You need to contact land dept of operators for each producing section. This may be determined by checking the OCC website. Also check unclaimed property. Royalties in Okla may
Continued- May be held per well until they reach $100 or annually.
You need to get all of your legal documents in order. Then you need to make a list of each of the tracts and the county they are in. You must contact the the county clerk in each county and file with them to get the change of address set up. Depending upon the status of each lease, you may only get checks when the amount has added up to $25 or $100 (more common). You may also have unleased acreage.
The whole issue can get pretty complicated, so come back if you have more questions.
Another thing, the one check received could have been pooling bonus. Determine what properties held by lease, producing and open. Record the legal instrument through which you received title, ie probate, in county clerks office under each section. Also Record a document referencing your contact info.