If the deceased party’s estate is being probated, provide SM Energy with a court certified copy of the death certificate, letters testamentary naming the personal representative, and recorded final decree of distribution. If probate is completed in a state other than where the well is located, an exemplified copy will need to be filed in the state where the well is producing. If the estate is not probated, provide SM Energy with a copy of the will (if available), court certified death certificate and request information regarding an Affidavit of Heirship from SM Energy. Once SM Energy receives the appropriate documentation to credit heirs with the interest, SM Energy will update its records and send a Division Order to the heirs for review and execution.