How do I put my interest into or out of a trust?

How do I put my interest into or out of a trust?

Changes in ownership or owner status for land and mineral rights require updated title records. Owners should ensure they have the appropriate documentation.

Transfer interest into your Trust:

  • Copy of recorded conveyance of interest to the Trustee and/or Trust 
  • Memorandum of Trust identifying Trustee(s) and any Successor Trustee(s).
  • For properties in Louisiana, you must also furnish a copy of the Extract of Trust recorded in the parish where the property is located.
Termination or transfer out of Trust:
  1. Certification of Trust which contains information naming the Trustee(s) and their authority
  2. Recorded Deed to the beneficiaries or new owners
  3. Mailing address for all beneficiaries or new owners

All deeds must have a legible recorder's stamp for the county/parish where the interests are located.   Contact information for the county clerk's office can be found on the National Association of Counties Explorer Map

When available please send all submit the appropriate documentation by mail or email to:
Urban Oil & Gas Group, LLC
Attn: Division Orders
1000 E. 14th Street, Suite 300
Plano, TX 75074
OR
Email: do@uogg.com
Please transmit documents to Urban utilizing only one method (email or mail), so we can efficiently respond to other owner inquiries and needs. 

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