Oil and gas title curative
Clear title. Drill the well. Close the deal.
An open title defect can hold up a spud date, a division order, or a closing. Kona Curative works the curative items, prepares the instruments, and keeps everyone informed until title is ready to rely on.
What we handle
Curative work that comes out of title opinions and drilling title requirements, done by someone who has worked the other side of the desk.
Probates and heirship
Missing probates, affidavits of heirship, and chain-of-title gaps caused by unadministered estates.
Liens and releases
Tracking down and obtaining releases of lien, and documenting satisfied or stale encumbrances.
Corrective instruments
Correction deeds, ratifications, and similar instruments to fix errors and cure defects in the record.
Ownership and description issues
Unleased interests, ownership questions, and gap or legal description problems.
Who we serve
- Oil and gas operators with title issues to clear before spud or payout.
- Landman firms that need extra capacity on curative without adding headcount.
- Title attorneys who want curative items worked, documented, and organized for their review.
- Mineral and royalty buyers clearing title issues before or after an acquisition.
Plain communication
Every curative item gets an owner, a plan, and a status. You will always know what is open, what has been recorded, and what is still waiting on a third party.
We work alongside your title attorney. We do not replace them and we do not give legal advice.
How it works
Talk it through
An introductory conversation to understand your needs and the scope of the work.
Plan and work it
Once engaged, we triage each item, research, and prepare instruments for attorney review and recording.
Report and close out
Status updates throughout, then closeout materials to support updated title.
Dealing with a title problem that is holding up a well or a deal?
Get in touch and we will talk through what you are facing and whether we can help.
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