Change of Ownership
Listed below are some of the more common situations resulting in either change of ownership or change to the owner status. The column on the right describes the document(s) required to effect the change. (There may be some differences in the requirements due to laws in particular jurisdictions.) All changes must be submitted in writing and mailed to:
Whiting Oil & Gas Corporation
Attn: Land Department
1700 Broadway, Suite 2300
Denver, CO 80290-2300
| SITUATION | A COPY OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED |
| Sale of an Interest | Conveyance filed of record in the county/parish in which the property is located |
| Ownership Change Due to Divorce | Complete Divorce Decree including Settlement Agreement or recorded conveyance (if appropriate) |
| Trusts/Partnerships | |
| Ownership by Trusts/Partnerships | Trust or Partnership Agreement, recorded document conveying the interest in property to the Trust/Partnership |
| Distribution from Trusts/Partnerships | Dissolution of Trust or Partnership, if applicable, and recorded conveyances to beneficiaries |
| Changes in Trustee | Instrument appointing successor trustee |
| Joint Tenancy and One Dies | Death Certificate of Joint Tenant |
| Estate Proceedings | |
| Owner died with a Will (testate) Probate proceedings conducted in the state where the property is located |
Death Certificate Order Admitting Will to Probate Letters Testamentary Last Will and Testament Evidence of payment of debts and taxes Final Decree of Distribution or Judgment of Possession |
| Owner died with a Will (testate) Probate proceedings conducted in a state other than the state where the property is located |
All the documents listed directly above, plus documentation of ancillary probate proceedings opened in all affected states |
| Owner died without a Will (intestate) (Laws of Descent and Distribution will apply as relevant) |
Death Certificate Letters of Administration |
| Bankruptcies | |
| Chapter 11 | Plan of Reorganization Order Confirming the Plan of Reorganization |
| Chapter 7 | Order Naming Trustee of Bankruptcy Estate Recorded conveyance (as appropriate) |
- All payees are required to provide SSN (social security number) or Tax ID (identification) #; otherwise Federal Law requires 28% withholding tax.
- All documents effecting change of ownership must be filed of record in the county/parish where property is located.
Please retain your check details for future reference.
