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**Author:** [@Elizabeth\_Alford](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Elizabeth_Alford)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2015, 8:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/forum-features-faqs/24775 "2015-07-09T20:02:53Z")
Need to know the difference between a discussion forum and a blog post? Do you know how to send a private message or change your avatar? If you are a novice to the web or are still unsure about how to best use the commu… --- ## [Companies Strong Arm Mineral Owners in West Virginia](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/companies-strong-arm-mineral-owners-in-west-virginia/24922)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth\_Alford](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Elizabeth_Alford)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2015, 2:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/companies-strong-arm-mineral-owners-in-west-virginia/24922 "2015-07-06T14:29:44Z")
Antero Resources filed suit in a West Virginia court against mineral owner, Lorena Krafft, when lease negotiations didn’t go to their liking. The company asked the court to end her ownership in the tract of minerals she … --- ## [How Texas Railroad Commission Assigns Numbers to Wells](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-texas-railroad-commission-assigns-numbers-to-wells/24873)
**Author:** [@Taylor\_Dukes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Taylor_Dukes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 5:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-texas-railroad-commission-assigns-numbers-to-wells/24873 "2015-07-01T17:12:15Z")
From Mr. John E. Fine: I thought people would be interested in how an oil or gas well gets its identification numbers here in Texas. When a permit to drill is issued by the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC), it is assigne… --- ## [New Trend on Leases in Weld County, Colorado](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-trend-on-leases-in-weld-county-colorado/24800)
**Author:** [@Jenna\_H\_Keller](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jenna_H_Keller)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2015, 6:48pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-trend-on-leases-in-weld-county-colorado/24800 "2015-06-29T18:48:12Z")
There seems to be a burgeoning trend on leases in Weld County where the interest is already subject to a forced pooling order in Weld County. If this is an issue facing you, share your comments here! While it is first u… --- ## [Don't Sell Low - Utica/Marcellus in WV and Ohio](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/dont-sell-low-utica-marcellus-in-wv-and-ohio/24789)
**Author:** [@Phillip](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Phillip)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2015, 3:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/dont-sell-low-utica-marcellus-in-wv-and-ohio/24789 "2015-06-28T15:16:14Z")
Appalachia has been hit especially hard with lower commodity prices. Many RI/ORRI owners have seen their checks cut to almost zero in the past few months with little explanation. Some have also probably seen large costs … --- ## [Low Oil Prices and Mineral Owners](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/low-oil-prices-and-mineral-owners/24793)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth\_Alford](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Elizabeth_Alford)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 2:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/low-oil-prices-and-mineral-owners/24793 "2015-06-24T14:49:10Z")
Oil and gas companies continue to cut, slash and reorganize as they wait for crude prices to stabilize. And while news agencies are covering these stories from every possible angle, there has been little discussion about… --- ## [Leasing Activity Remains High](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leasing-activity-remains-high/24791)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth\_Alford](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Elizabeth_Alford)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 5:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leasing-activity-remains-high/24791 "2015-06-23T17:26:02Z")
The drop in oil prices last year has had a ripple down effect throughout the industry including a reduction in national and regional rig counts and fewer drilling permits being issued. But oddly, the same thing is not tr… --- ## [Ancillary Probates? Why can't I use the homestate probate to clear up title issues](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ancillary-probates-why-cant-i-use-the-homestate-probate-to-clear-up-title-issues/24794)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Winblad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard_Winblad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2015, 6:58am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ancillary-probates-why-cant-i-use-the-homestate-probate-to-clear-up-title-issues/24794 "2015-06-19T06:58:34Z")
The spouses, children, heirs, or legatees of an individual who dies owning property in several states may be faced with having to have probate actions in each of those states. WHAT? A domiciliary probate (home state pr… --- ## [New Resource for Negotiating Leases](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-resource-for-negotiating-leases/24792)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth\_Alford](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Elizabeth_Alford)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 7:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-resource-for-negotiating-leases/24792 "2015-06-17T19:50:16Z")
Texas A&M Real Estate Center has released its latest recommended guidelines for getting the most out of negotiating an oil and gas lease. “Hints on Negotiating an Oil & Gas Lease”, written by attorney Judon Fambrough, w… --- ## [Where's my Texas Royalty Check?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wheres-my-texas-royalty-check/24808)
**Author:** [@Kirk\_Eggleston](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kirk_Eggleston)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2015, 10:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wheres-my-texas-royalty-check/24808 "2015-05-07T22:00:00Z")
In Texas, when a well initially goes to sales after production begins, the operator has up to 120 days after the end of the first month’s sale to pay royalties. That’s why it sometimes takes several months to receive a c… --- ## [The right of way agreement -- Part 1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-right-of-way-agreement-part-1/24902)
**Author:** [@Buddy\_Cotten](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Buddy_Cotten)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2015, 5:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-right-of-way-agreement-part-1/24902 "2015-04-30T17:16:33Z")
In today's environment many land owners have been contacted by pipeline companies to cross their properties. If the pipeline company has the right of eminent domain, then they hold the ultimate trump card. Eminent Doma… --- ## [Fracklog and What it Means](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fracklog-and-what-it-means/24795)
**Author:** [@Buddy\_Cotten](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Buddy_Cotten)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2015, 6:22pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fracklog-and-what-it-means/24795 "2015-04-26T18:22:50Z")
It was reported this week that a backlog of over 4,700 wells in the US shale plays are drilled and waiting to be fracked at such time as the price raises or the operator absolutely has to complete the wells. The industr… --- ## [Help! I signed the lease and did not get my bonus check!](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-i-signed-the-lease-and-did-not-get-my-bonus-check/24751)
**Author:** [@Buddy\_Cotten](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Buddy_Cotten)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2015, 6:10pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-i-signed-the-lease-and-did-not-get-my-bonus-check/24751 "2015-04-23T18:10:51Z")
Some years ago, there were many complaints that landowners had not been paid their bonus and the lease was filed of record. To help with that situation, I am developing a clause for my Professional Lease Form that reads… --- ## [Mfc vs mmbtu](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mfc-vs-mmbtu/24797)
**Author:** [@carl\_swiger](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/carl_swiger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2015, 1:22am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mfc-vs-mmbtu/24797 "2015-04-08T01:22:56Z")
Working on lease with Antero, contract says payment in MCF, while it will be converted to MMBtu’s. How to convert? Need to know how this translates to dollars? Give example. --- ## [When did the Royalty Interest begin to start paying its share of costs?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/when-did-the-royalty-interest-begin-to-start-paying-its-share-of-costs/24894)
**Author:** [@Buddy\_Cotten](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Buddy_Cotten)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 11:17pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/when-did-the-royalty-interest-begin-to-start-paying-its-share-of-costs/24894 "2015-03-01T23:17:40Z")
This is an excellent question that was posed in the general forum. Royalty is one of the five elements of the mineral estate. A “royalty” is usually defined as “The landowner’s share of production free of expenses of p… --- ## [Severance Tax Refunds and your protection](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/severance-tax-refunds-and-your-protection/24865)
**Author:** [@Buddy\_Cotten](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Buddy_Cotten)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2015, 4:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/severance-tax-refunds-and-your-protection/24865 "2015-02-03T16:20:59Z")
Coll v. Abaco Operating, LLC, et al., in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division, C.A. No. 2:08-CV-345 TJW This is a class action suit dealing with refunds of severance tax rebates/r… --- ## [Year End Tax Planning for Bonus Funds and Royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/year-end-tax-planning-for-bonus-funds-and-royalties/24799)
**Author:** [@Jenna\_H\_Keller](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jenna_H_Keller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2015, 2:04pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/year-end-tax-planning-for-bonus-funds-and-royalties/24799 "2015-01-20T14:04:53Z")
As the year is quickly coming to a close, be sure you consider potential avenues for tax planning for your oil, gas, and mineral interests. Lease Offers & Bonus Funds Bonus funds are taxed as ordinary income. If you ha… --- ## [Joint Tenancy as a Poor Choice for Estate Planning](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/joint-tenancy-as-a-poor-choice-for-estate-planning/24796)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Winblad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard_Winblad)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2015, 9:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/joint-tenancy-as-a-poor-choice-for-estate-planning/24796 "2015-01-14T21:54:02Z")
Joint Tenancy is one of many ways two or more people can hold title to property. Most married couples hold title to their homes as Joint Tenants. It is one of the simplest ways to hold property. Here is how it works most… --- ## [Setback are only a starting point](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/setback-are-only-a-starting-point/24798)
**Author:** [@Jenna\_H\_Keller](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jenna_H_Keller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 6:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/setback-are-only-a-starting-point/24798 "2015-01-11T18:08:08Z")
The Denver Business Journal recently published an article summarizing a study released from the University of Colorado Leeds School Of Business suggesting that a 2,000 foot setback from homes and buildings could cause up… --- ## [West Virginia Surface Owners - 3 Simple Tips When Dealing With Oil & Gas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/west-virginia-surface-owners-3-simple-tips-when-dealing-with-oil-gas/24824)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Nuttall](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kyle_Nuttall)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2014, 5:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/west-virginia-surface-owners-3-simple-tips-when-dealing-with-oil-gas/24824 "2014-12-22T17:20:36Z")
West Virginia surface owners should consider the following tips. If everything goes according to plan you won’t need this advice, but things don’t always go according to plan. Oil and gas businesses are run by human bei… --- ## [I have been asked to extend an existing lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-have-been-asked-to-extend-an-existing-lease/24896)
**Author:** [@Buddy\_Cotten](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Buddy_Cotten)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 10:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-have-been-asked-to-extend-an-existing-lease/24896 "2014-12-17T22:54:17Z")
A scenario: You granted an oil and gas lease to XYZ Oil Company dated September 30, 2011 for a three year term. The lease is due to expire on September 30, 2014. In June of 2014, you were contacted by a landman represe… --- ## [Pipeline Easement and Right-of-Way Agreements - A Landowner's List of Terms to Negotiate](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pipeline-easement-and-right-of-way-agreements-a-landowners-list-of-terms-to-negotiate/24883)
**Author:** [@Eric\_C\_Camp](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Eric_C_Camp)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2014, 5:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pipeline-easement-and-right-of-way-agreements-a-landowners-list-of-terms-to-negotiate/24883 "2014-12-02T17:02:00Z")
The following are terms a landowner should consider when negotiating a Pipeline Easement or Right-of-Way Agreement (collectively called “Easement Agreement”). This list is not exhaustive; each situation is different, as … --- ## [Alternate Fracking and Wastewater Treatment Methods](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/alternate-fracking-and-wastewater-treatment-methods/24895)
**Author:** [@anon46780133](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/anon46780133)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2014, 8:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/alternate-fracking-and-wastewater-treatment-methods/24895 "2014-11-17T20:34:40Z")
In researching this subject, I discovered a January 16, 2011 article featured in OilOnLine which provides an interesting alternative to conventional fracking techniques. Virginia based PDN Mountaineer, LLC announced that… --- ## [What Happens When the Wrong Lessor is Taken for an Oil & Gas Lease?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-happens-when-the-wrong-lessor-is-taken-for-an-oil-gas-lease/24813)
**Author:** [@Kirk\_Eggleston](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kirk_Eggleston)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2014, 6:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-happens-when-the-wrong-lessor-is-taken-for-an-oil-gas-lease/24813 "2014-10-24T18:16:49Z")
Sometimes the wrong lessor can be signed to an oil & gas lease. This stems often from a break in the chain of title, or a cloud on the title, which puts the ownership of the minerals in question. Land professionals are o… --- ## [Mineral Owner Tips & Considerations in Texas - Is Going Unleased Viable?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-owner-tips-considerations-in-texas-is-going-unleased-viable/24838)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Elmore](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ben_Elmore)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2014, 10:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-owner-tips-considerations-in-texas-is-going-unleased-viable/24838 "2014-10-05T22:24:33Z")
In this day of shale plays, we are seeing high bonus and royalties being offered by oil companies for oil and gas leases. However, just because your neighbor received $5,000 or more per acre as bonus and 1/4 royalty for … --- ## [How to Research Your Production in Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-research-your-production-in-texas/24923)
**Author:** [@Kirk\_Eggleston](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kirk_Eggleston)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2014, 3:17pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-research-your-production-in-texas/24923 "2014-09-22T15:17:09Z")
One question often asked by oil & gas royalty owners is how do I verify production from the well or wells included in my unit or tract? For Texas mineral owners, you must have the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) Identif… --- ## [Signing an Oil & Gas Lease in Texas - What Happens if I Don't Sign?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/signing-an-oil-gas-lease-in-texas-what-happens-if-i-dont-sign/24804)
**Author:** [@Kirk\_Eggleston](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kirk_Eggleston)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2014, 8:37pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/signing-an-oil-gas-lease-in-texas-what-happens-if-i-dont-sign/24804 "2014-08-08T20:37:23Z")
Did you know that Texas mineral owners can lose their interest in production from their unit tract if a lease remains unsigned? When a unit is pooled, the lease lines between tracts in a unit are erased. In some cases, … --- ## [New Oil and Gas Mineral Owner? Where to start](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-oil-and-gas-mineral-owner-where-to-start/24805)
**Author:** [@Jenna\_H\_Keller](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jenna_H_Keller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2014, 3:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-oil-and-gas-mineral-owner-where-to-start/24805 "2014-07-28T15:12:48Z")
Many of the questions and posting in this forum originate from new owners who have recently inherited oil and gas rights. If this is you, then here are a few tips about where to start. Determine whether an update to tit… --- ## [The Life Estate in Texas. A good idea that often goes wrong](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-life-estate-in-texas-a-good-idea-that-often-goes-wrong/24914)
**Author:** [@Buddy\_Cotten](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Buddy_Cotten)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2014, 4:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-life-estate-in-texas-a-good-idea-that-often-goes-wrong/24914 "2014-07-26T16:15:10Z")
Just as title to land cannot be abandoned, there can be no gap in the perpetual ownership of the land. Thus, whenever an interest in land ownership may not be capable of perpetual duration, such “Present” Interest must b… --- ## [Surface Access Fees](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/surface-access-fees/24857)
**Author:** [@Buddy\_Cotten](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Buddy_Cotten)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2014, 3:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/surface-access-fees/24857 "2014-07-24T15:46:06Z")
A long time ago, Ambrose Claybar told me, “Buddy, I don’t do anything for free.” And he meant it. The first time that I EVER heard of a Surface Access Fee was when we wanted to lay a line over Temple Inland Land. They w… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/blogs/784.md?page=1) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/blogs/784.md?page=3)