How do I transfer interest from a deceased owner?
Did the owner have a probated will?
Yes
if there is a Probated will, we will need copies of the following douments as recorded in the country where the affected property/well is located
- Final Decree of Distribution, Determination of Heirship, Certificate of Transfer, or Judgement of Possession (if applicable)
OR (all of the following)
- Last Will and Testament
- Death Certificate (copy will be sufficient)
- Letters Testamentary
- Order Admitting will to Probate/Final Probate Order
- Recorded Deed to beneficiaries or trust (if applicable)
If the Will was NOT probated in the Country/State where the property/well is located, please provide copies of the Ancillary Probate Proceedings as recorded in the County/State where the property is located. Please note that many states do not accept foreign probate. You may wish to contact an attorney to ensure adherence to the applicable standards.
Please furnish the Names, Addresses, Social Security / Federal Tax Identification Numbers for each heir or beneficiary.
When available, please forward all the necessary documents (scanned and attached as PDF ) to relations@gmellc.com
No
If there is no last will and testament or the will is not being probated, GME will require the following documents as recorded in the country where the affected property/well located:
- affidavit of Heirship
- Death Certificate (copy will be sufficient)
When available, please forward all the necessary documents (scanned and attached as PDF ) to relations@gmellc.com