# Law & Legal **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=1 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Woodway Bluebonnet Pipeline - Decommissioned?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/woodway-bluebonnet-pipeline-decommissioned/86560)
**Author:** [@Infield](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Infield)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/woodway-bluebonnet-pipeline-decommissioned/86560 "2026-03-18T13:45:29Z")
Woodway Bluebonnet Pipeline that runs through Fayette County was to be replaced in 2023. A new pipeline was installed but as of early 2025 the existing pipeline was still being used. How can I determine if the original p… --- ## [Royalties paid by ACH](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalties-paid-by-ach/86534)
**Author:** [@ZFL](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ZFL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 5:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalties-paid-by-ach/86534 "2026-03-17T17:16:10Z")
Can operator/payor force ACH deposits under Oklahoma law? --- ## [Unauthorized transfer of mineral interest parcels](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unauthorized-transfer-of-mineral-interest-parcels/86267)
**Author:** [@ashprt](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ashprt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 10:30am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unauthorized-transfer-of-mineral-interest-parcels/86267 "2026-03-04T10:30:04Z")
I have recently stepped in to assist my father get mineral interest property accounts transferred to his name in Rusk County, Texas. I was finally able to locate it but met with resistance trying to transfer ownership. T… --- ## [Power line by PUD](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/power-line-by-pud/86119)
**Author:** [@Mike\_East](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mike_East)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/power-line-by-pud/86119 "2026-02-25T14:29:00Z")
LOCATION: WARD COUNTY, SECTION 1, BLOCK 1, West & NW RY. CO. SURVEY ONCOR: Power Distribution Company is proposing a 765 KV transmission line on the South edge of our property which can supply power to 850,000 homes (exa… --- ## [Oil and Gas lawyer needed Roger Mills County, OK](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lawyer-needed-roger-mills-county-ok/85783)
**Author:** [@Enx30009](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Enx30009)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lawyer-needed-roger-mills-county-ok/85783 "2026-02-03T16:45:37Z")
Looking for an oil and gas lawyer for minerals owned in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. I have been told by the leasing company I need an ancillary lease from the Revocable Trust established through the Missouri probate. H… --- ## [Mineral lawyers](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-lawyers/85259)
**Author:** [@L\_C\_Hailey](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/L_C_Hailey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-lawyers/85259 "2026-01-22T18:25:39Z")
I am in need of a lawyer --- ## [The "Quick Fix" That Takes 10 Years: Affidavits of Heirship in Oklahoma](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-quick-fix-that-takes-10-years-affidavits-of-heirship-in-oklahoma/85479)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Winblad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard_Winblad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-quick-fix-that-takes-10-years-affidavits-of-heirship-in-oklahoma/85479 "2026-01-15T14:34:17Z")
The “Quick Fix” That Takes 10 Years: Affidavits of Heirship in Oklahoma If you’ve inherited mineral interests in Oklahoma, you’ve likely been told you have two choices: a formal probate or an Affidavit of Heirship (AOH).… --- ## [Family LLC or LP](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/family-llc-or-lp/85449)
**Author:** [@E\_W\_WILLIS](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/E_W_WILLIS)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 6:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/family-llc-or-lp/85449 "2026-01-14T18:52:34Z")
We are considering establishing a family LLC or LP to manage various royalty and working interests in Texas and a couple of other states. Initially, there will be 5 individuals and two trusts as owners. The primary reaso… --- ## [Operator obligations to Non-Op WI Owners](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/operator-obligations-to-non-op-wi-owners/85371)
**Author:** [@Clay\_Belcher](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Clay_Belcher)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/operator-obligations-to-non-op-wi-owners/85371 "2026-01-08T14:47:34Z")
Does anyone know if the operator of a well has any sort of duty or obligation to notify the non-op partners in its wells who are taking their gas in kind when ownership changes are submitted by mineral owners to the oper… --- ## [Need suggestions on Oil and Gas Attorney near Palestine, Tx ](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-suggestions-on-oil-and-gas-attorney-near-palestine-tx/84744)
**Author:** [@S.HaleyHays](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/S.HaleyHays)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 3:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-suggestions-on-oil-and-gas-attorney-near-palestine-tx/84744 "2025-11-20T15:21:56Z")
How can my brother have mineral rights if I have a mineral gift deed from my Daddy to any and all of his minerals? --- ## [Mineral Rights Lease Attorney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-lease-attorney/84464)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Santmyer1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jim_Santmyer1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 2:57am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-lease-attorney/84464 "2025-11-13T02:57:08Z")
I am looking for a good oil & gas attorney to assist me in negotiating a lease agreement for the mineral rights I own in the Marcellus Shale in Marshall County. Any referrals would be appreciated. Any --- ## [Oklahoma Pooling Despite Lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oklahoma-pooling-despite-lease/84215)
**Author:** [@Randy\_M](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Randy_M)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 3:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oklahoma-pooling-despite-lease/84215 "2025-10-14T15:12:20Z")
I was included in a Pooling Order, even though I signed a lease and memorandum with a third party one month before the date of the Pooling Application. The lessee just didn’t file the memorandum with the county clerk unt… --- ## [OK Lawyer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ok-lawyer/82412)
**Author:** [@Tllm4751](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tllm4751)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 4:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ok-lawyer/82412 "2025-10-13T16:21:54Z")
Hi there, I have mineral rights in Coal County, Oklahoma. Looking for a lawyer to talk to about possible sale. Thank you --- ## [Texas Unleased Co-tenants: Risk vs reward?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-unleased-co-tenants-risk-vs-reward/84155)
**Author:** [@JohnBrad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JohnBrad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 5:21am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-unleased-co-tenants-risk-vs-reward/84155 "2025-10-12T05:21:02Z")
I am attempting to help my relatives understand the risks involved with working interest mineral rights. I contacted the operator and was told there is no contract governing our working interest partnership and that Texa… --- ## [Ownership of parents oil well?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ownership-of-parents-oil-well/84010)
**Author:** [@happyg](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/happyg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 1:28am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ownership-of-parents-oil-well/84010 "2025-10-06T01:28:10Z")
Hello, my parents owned a portion of an oil well they purchased in 1980. I believe they invested from 10K to 30K. They are both deceased. Mostly the well was all forgotten until I came across some papers from 1990 - 92. … --- ## [Mineral rights lawyer in Tuscarawas County, Ohio](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-lawyer-in-tuscarawas-county-ohio/82732)
**Author:** [@JMac1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JMac1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 12:01am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-lawyer-in-tuscarawas-county-ohio/82732 "2025-10-02T00:01:00Z")
Can anyone recommend a good mineral rights lawyer in Tuscarawas County, Ohio? Does anyone have experience with McCleery Law? --- ## [Assessing Value of Royalties at Time of Inheritance](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/assessing-value-of-royalties-at-time-of-inheritance/83912)
**Author:** [@flame](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/flame)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 7:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/assessing-value-of-royalties-at-time-of-inheritance/83912 "2025-09-29T19:09:06Z")
My sister and I just sold our inherited oil royalties in Borden County, Texas. I am seeking advice on determining the fair market value at the time of our inheritance. I have all the old records from my parents, the paym… --- ## [Signing Division Orders, Madison County, Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/signing-division-orders-madison-county-texas/83812)
**Author:** [@GWF](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/GWF)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/signing-division-orders-madison-county-texas/83812 "2025-09-25T17:35:37Z")
I have received two division orders from Wildfire Energy for property my parents leased in Madison County, Texas. I have requested for them to provide me with a copy of the unit plat showing the leased acreage of my prop… --- ## [Antero deductions reduce royalyies below the 12.5% minimum state law requirement](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/antero-deductions-reduce-royalyies-below-the-12-5-minimum-state-law-requirement/83743)
**Author:** [@charlsmd](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/charlsmd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 12:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/antero-deductions-reduce-royalyies-below-the-12-5-minimum-state-law-requirement/83743 "2025-09-22T12:50:14Z")
For the past 3 months, Antero has deductions on an 18% royalty lease on properties in Wetzel and Tyler Counties which reduces the royalty payment below the 12.5% minimum royalty required by West Virginia State Law (Code … --- ## [Mineral owners authority/rights in TEXAS](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-owners-authority-rights-in-texas/83610)
**Author:** [@robstacks](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/robstacks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 11:17pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-owners-authority-rights-in-texas/83610 "2025-09-12T23:17:18Z")
Does anyone have a link where I can find the authority of a mineral rights owner in Texas? We are reviewing a lithium lease and the lessee has a number of items about activity on the surface of the property. I am trying … --- ## [Typo in Records back in 2006 by a trust/bank?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/typo-in-records-back-in-2006-by-a-trust-bank/83359)
**Author:** [@Mikro1TX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mikro1TX)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 12:31am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/typo-in-records-back-in-2006-by-a-trust-bank/83359 "2025-08-29T00:31:53Z")
How does one correct a typo in the records that was made decades ago in Midland, Texas on the Block number by a trust that no longer exists? The Block # does not exist at all in Texas. I have yet to contact my attorney … --- ## [Oil and gas attorney in Tyler, Tx area](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-attorney-in-tyler-tx-area/83085)
**Author:** [@Bill\_Wagner](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bill_Wagner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 7:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-attorney-in-tyler-tx-area/83085 "2025-08-15T19:45:55Z")
Can anyone recommend a good oil and gas attorney in Tyler, TX area? For lease negotiations. Thanks. --- ## [T G N R operater](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/t-g-n-r-operater/81456)
**Author:** [@21macdad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/21macdad)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 8:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/t-g-n-r-operater/81456 "2025-08-08T20:27:27Z")
Has anyone been dealing with T G N R? Anyone having trouble with getting a fat shake? --- ## [Challenging tax assessment in county where one has no mineral rights - Texas?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/challenging-tax-assessment-in-county-where-one-has-no-mineral-rights-texas/82421)
**Author:** [@min4me](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/min4me)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/challenging-tax-assessment-in-county-where-one-has-no-mineral-rights-texas/82421 "2025-07-22T22:13:59Z")
In Texas, I own royalties on an abstract in Midland County. Seven wells pass through this abstract and other abstracts ending in Martin County. My royalty revenue is based solely on my Midland County holdings, but I have… --- ## [Imminent domain in martin county with ET energy transfer,](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/imminent-domain-in-martin-county-with-et-energy-transfer/82353)
**Author:** [@Caroline\_Brady](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Caroline_Brady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 4:57am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/imminent-domain-in-martin-county-with-et-energy-transfer/82353 "2025-07-11T04:57:40Z")
Has anyone else had any issues with ET trying to enforce eminent domain on their properties for a pipeline, which is, I think the Mustang gathering line doesn’t matter. If so, how much are you being offered, per rod? --- ## [Transferring OK Mineral Interest\_Will & Trust](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/transferring-ok-mineral-interest-will-trust/82339)
**Author:** [@Christy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Christy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 11:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/transferring-ok-mineral-interest-will-trust/82339 "2025-07-10T23:25:31Z")
Our mother passed away and left us her inherited Mineral Interest in several Oklahoma counties. We are living out of state and so was she. She has a Trust and Will. Some of her Deeds were transferred to her Trust but oth… --- ## [I need someone to refer an attorney between Fort Worth and Louisiana](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-need-someone-to-refer-an-attorney-between-fort-worth-and-louisiana/81736)
**Author:** [@21macdad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/21macdad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 10:30pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-need-someone-to-refer-an-attorney-between-fort-worth-and-louisiana/81736 "2025-07-01T22:30:38Z")
Continuing the discussion from T G N R operater: --- ## [Sunoco is now the Operator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sunoco-is-now-the-operator/82129)
**Author:** [@Plastic](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Plastic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 9:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sunoco-is-now-the-operator/82129 "2025-07-01T21:56:22Z")
I inherited Section 10 in Lincoln, Oklahoma. I had an attorney contact me saying Sunoco bought and they were sending royalty checks etc., but I never received anything. Now I come to find out the attorney went bankrupt s… --- ## [Does adverse possession apply to severed/split estate mineral rights in Nevada?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/does-adverse-possession-apply-to-severed-split-estate-mineral-rights-in-nevada/82088)
**Author:** [@winnemuca](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/winnemuca)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/does-adverse-possession-apply-to-severed-split-estate-mineral-rights-in-nevada/82088 "2025-06-26T15:41:29Z")
I own some mineral rights in Nevada; however, I do not own the surface land. While I figure out what to do with the mineral rights, do I need to worry about someone trying to claim the mineral rights through abandonment/… --- ## [PSA in West TX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/psa-in-west-tx/82095)
**Author:** [@TFD](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TFD)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 2:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/psa-in-west-tx/82095 "2025-06-26T14:06:06Z")
Someone I know owns minerals in a county out in West Texas. Their mineral interest is subject to a lease and there is production from a vertical well that has perpetuated it past its primary term. The operator then drill… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=2)