A trustee's deed and assignment for distribution of trust, oil and gas properties in Oklahoma is a legal document that transfers the ownership rights of oil and gas properties held in trust to the beneficiaries of the trust. This deed is typically used when the trust administration comes to an end, and the trustee needs to distribute the trust assets to the beneficiaries. In Oklahoma, there are two main types of trustee's deeds and assignments for distribution of trust, oil and gas properties: 1. Termination Distribution Deed: This type of deed is used when a trust is being terminated, and the trustee needs to transfer the oil and gas properties to the beneficiaries. It legally documents the transfer of ownership from the trust to the beneficiaries. 2. Special Distribution Deed: This type of deed is used for a specific distribution of oil and gas properties from the trust to the beneficiaries. It may be executed if the trust terms or a court order specify a particular distribution of trust assets. Key aspects covered in an Oklahoma trustee's deed and assignment for distribution of trust, oil and gas properties include: 1. Granter and Grantee Information: The deed identifies the trustee (granter) who is transferring the ownership rights and the beneficiary (grantee) who is receiving the oil and gas properties. 2. Property Description: The deed includes a detailed legal description of the oil and gas properties being transferred. This may include information such as acreage, lot number, section, township, range, and any other relevant details to precisely identify the property. 3. Trust and Trust Agreement: The deed refers to the trust and the trust agreement that governs the distribution of trust assets. It may include specific references to the termination provisions or court orders affecting the distribution. 4. Consideration: This section states the consideration for the transfer, which could be a nominal amount or no consideration if the transfer is purely based on the trust terms or a court order. 5. Powers and Authority of Trustee: The deed may contain provisions confirming the trustee's authority to transfer the oil and gas properties, ensuring that the transfer is legally valid. 6. Signatures and Notarization: All parties involved, including the trustee and the beneficiaries, must sign the deed in the presence of a notary public to authenticate the document. Executing an Oklahoma trustee's deed and assignment for distribution of trust, oil and gas properties is essential to ensure a clear and legal transfer of ownership rights from the trust to the beneficiaries. It is advisable to consult with a qualified attorney who specializes in trusts and oil and gas law to ensure all legal requirements are fulfilled, and the document accurately reflects the intentions of the trust agreement or court order.