Please provide a copy of the death certificate of the joint tenant. We also need a copy of the deed/conveyance that created the joint tenancy with rights of survivorship, and a W-9 form for the surviving joint tenant(s) if the Social Security number is not currently on file. Scan the necessary documents and send via email to Info@laurelmountainenergy.com or fax to 412-833-4339. You can also mail your documents to
LME address at the top of this FAQ’s sheet.
ATTN: Land Department
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How do I transfer my interest in a property?
If the interest type is a royalty or a mineral interest, you must file a recorded conveyance document that conveys the interest to the new owner(s). If the interest type is a working interest or overriding royalty, you will need to file an assignment. You must record the conveyance document or assignment in the county and state where the property is located. For additional information, please contact that county’s clerk of courts.
LME cannot furnish deed forms or assist in the drafting of su...
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What documents are required if I buy or sell an interest in a property?
We need a copy of the conveyance document recorded in the county and state where the property is located along with the name, address and Social Security or Tax Identification numbers (SSN/TIN) of the new owner(s). For your protection, we only issue payment by Record Title Ownership; therefore, we are unable to transfer ownership without a recorded document. For additional information on having the documentation recorded in the county where the property is located, please contact that county’s...
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What happens if I sell the property, or if the interest owner dies?
Until you notify LME, we will continue to issue the royalty payments to the previous (or deceased) owner account. Additionally, LME may place this interest in suspense. The owner (or the executor of the estate) is responsible for notifying us in writing of any transfers of interest, and for providing the recorded instrument that documents the transfer. We are unable to monitor county or public records for changes and cannot retrieve documentation on an owner's behalf. For additional information...
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How do I change my name if I get married or divorced?
Please provide a written request and a copy of the document supporting the name change (marriage certificate, divorce decree reinstating maiden name, etc.). A copy of the Social Security card showing the name as changed with the Federal Government/Internal Revenue Service may also be required. Scan the necessary documents and send via email to Info@laurelmountainenergy.com or fax to 412-833-4339. You can also mail your documents to
LME address at the top of this FAQ’s sheet.
ATTN: Land ...
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How do I notify LME in the event I become divorced?
LME may place the proceeds attributable to this interest until a divorce is finalized. Once finalized, please provide a copy of the final divorce decree, including property settlement documents and copies of recorded conveyances. If you do not have a current LME owner account, please provide your address and a completed W-9 form. Scan the necessary documents and send via email to Info@laurelmountainenergy.com or fax to 412-833-4339. You can also mail your documents to
LME address at the top ...
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How do I change/update the address on my account?
For your protection, LME does not accept address changes via telephone – this notice must be in writing. Please include your name, owner number, last 4 digits of your social security number or tax identification number for verification, the new address, daytime phone number with area code, and email address (if available) with a signature. You may download a copy of the Change/Confirmation of Address form by clicking here. Please scan the completed form and send via email to info@laurelmountaine...
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