# Law & Legal **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=10 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 11 --- ## [Law on when wells must be completed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/law-on-when-wells-must-be-completed/60025)
**Author:** [@Rick5](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rick5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 8:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/law-on-when-wells-must-be-completed/60025 "2021-01-04T20:32:29Z")
We have three new wells operated by Centennial that have yet to be fracked in Reeves County, Texas. Also have three in Lea County operated by Marathon that have yet to be fracked. All the wells in Reeves were drilled in … --- ## [Priority of secured lenders](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/priority-of-secured-lenders/59965)
**Author:** [@Jogany](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jogany)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 9:25am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/priority-of-secured-lenders/59965 "2020-12-30T09:25:12Z")
Priority question on secured lenders in a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Deal #1 on Jan/1. Financing of $20MM receivable based on oil sold by Seller X to Buyer Y. This deal was financed by secured Lender Z. Deal #2 on Jan/10 Fin… --- ## [Affidavit of Adverse Possession](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/affidavit-of-adverse-possession/59905)
**Author:** [@Stephanie\_J](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Stephanie_J)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 4:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/affidavit-of-adverse-possession/59905 "2020-12-18T16:20:48Z")
Hello, Many years ago, my mother and uncle sought out to “squat” on some property (unknown to my most recent knowledge). Due to financial hardship they asked for me to help pay the taxes and in exchange they would sign … --- ## [Texas laws of descent](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-laws-of-descent/59680)
**Author:** [@Williamsheir](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Williamsheir)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 3:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-laws-of-descent/59680 "2020-12-01T15:20:21Z")
I am in a situation involving questions of intestate inheritance of mineral rights under Texas law. Boiling it down to its essence— Assume a man owning such rights has three sons, two of whom have children of their own … --- ## [Need MO attorney familiar with TX Oil & Gas law](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-mo-attorney-familiar-with-tx-oil-gas-law/59575)
**Author:** [@schonesj](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/schonesj)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 8:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-mo-attorney-familiar-with-tx-oil-gas-law/59575 "2020-11-30T20:00:09Z")
Owner lives in Kansas City, Missouri area - wells are in Texas. It’s probably more of a will and probate issue (with a will not being probated and wrong person continued to receive the royalties for 18 months) but it mig… --- ## [Where to send Heirship to be record in Ellis County OK](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-to-send-heirship-to-be-record-in-ellis-county-ok/59665)
**Author:** [@BB72](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/BB72)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 6:44pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-to-send-heirship-to-be-record-in-ellis-county-ok/59665 "2020-11-25T18:44:08Z")
Where would my family send affidavit of heirship to be recorded in Ellis County, Oklahoma, where my mom’s interest is located? My mom passed, and she has interests/royalties in Ellis County, and the lease is with Encino … --- ## [Incorrect WI question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/incorrect-wi-question/59552)
**Author:** [@deanerandco](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/deanerandco)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 11:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/incorrect-wi-question/59552 "2020-11-16T23:05:08Z")
We received a division order (as royalty interest) several months ago; it looked correct, and we signed and returned. Last month we received a Working Interest division order for the exact same property. This was not co… --- ## [Overpayment of Royalties After Sale](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/overpayment-of-royalties-after-sale/59462)
**Author:** [@Mitch\_W](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mitch_W)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/overpayment-of-royalties-after-sale/59462 "2020-11-05T17:29:36Z")
Approximately a year ago, I sold some of my mineral rights. After the sale was complete, I notified the current operator, XTO, via email about the sale of certain properties with copies of the notarized legal sale docume… --- ## [UNPAID ROYALTIES-McClain County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unpaid-royalties-mcclain-county/59464)
**Author:** [@Kjansson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kjansson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 3:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unpaid-royalties-mcclain-county/59464 "2020-11-04T15:19:59Z")
A new company apparently bought the lease and I have received a division order; however, the new company has not paid royalties. The division order is dated June 1st, 2020 to be effective Jan. 1st, 2020. NW/4 NW/4 Sectio… --- ## [Producers 88 (7-69)with 640 acre pooling provision](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/producers-88-7-69-with-640-acre-pooling-provision/59392)
**Author:** [@MODD](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MODD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 10:23pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/producers-88-7-69-with-640-acre-pooling-provision/59392 "2020-10-28T22:23:10Z")
The family owns 216 acres in an old oil field. Thirty percent of the family joined the unit in 1982; seventy percent did not. The family was paid accordingly. A percentage was based on the unit production; a percentage w… --- ## [Law suit over mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/law-suit-over-mineral-rights/59433)
**Author:** [@helofisch](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/helofisch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/law-suit-over-mineral-rights/59433 "2020-10-28T18:58:00Z")
Being sued over very small amount of mineral rights by landowners in LaSalle County. EP researched area and found us rightful heirs. How do we determine if land is worth fighting over? --- ## [Operator starts to pay on unit basis without permission of owners](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/operator-starts-to-pay-on-unit-basis-without-permission-of-owners/59318)
**Author:** [@MODD](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MODD)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 3:31am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/operator-starts-to-pay-on-unit-basis-without-permission-of-owners/59318 "2020-10-19T03:31:15Z")
My aunt allowed several non-producing tracts to be pooled with 2 tracts that were weak producers. The addendum on the lease states that we are not joining the unit; however, the operator sends out new division orders tha… --- ## [Tips when Searching Using OKCountyRecords.com](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tips-when-searching-using-okcountyrecords-com/58231)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Winblad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard_Winblad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tips-when-searching-using-okcountyrecords-com/58231 "2020-10-14T22:04:33Z")
Some tips while searching OKcountyrecords.com: Click advanced search for the county where the minerals are located. Note that online records may be limited. Search by ancestor’s last name + Section, Township, Range. Se… --- ## [Vanguard/Escambia Bankruptcy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vanguard-escambia-bankruptcy/59159)
**Author:** [@gem](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/gem)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 2:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vanguard-escambia-bankruptcy/59159 "2020-10-03T14:42:58Z")
Trying to determine if anyone is asserting a claim for improper payment of royalties in this bankruptcy, specifically Stephens County, Section 2, Township 2N Range 4W, Kelly 1-2H well. --- ## [Remora Bankruptcy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/remora-bankruptcy/58610)
**Author:** [@Sheri\_A\_Benischek](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sheri_A_Benischek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 3:56am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/remora-bankruptcy/58610 "2020-09-30T03:56:00Z")
Received paperwork on Remora bankruptcy. They supposedly took over production in Lipscomb County, Texas but I never saw any revenue after the takeover. Has anyone been paid by Remora and where is your production? --- ## [Mineral Rights in Searcy and Carroll Counties, Arkansas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-in-searcy-and-carroll-counties-arkansas/59068)
**Author:** [@Prago](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Prago)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-in-searcy-and-carroll-counties-arkansas/59068 "2020-09-25T21:39:25Z")
In 2001, we sold Searcy County, Arkansas property and reserved 1/2 the mineral rights. My parents sold land in Carroll County, Arkansas in the 1950s and reserved 1/2 of the mineral rights. I live in Texas and had been u… --- ## [Transferring of minerals?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/transferring-of-minerals/59018)
**Author:** [@KennyA](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/KennyA)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 9:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/transferring-of-minerals/59018 "2020-09-22T21:06:58Z")
What happens when an owner of mineral rights passes away and they didn’t leave them to anyone? I don’t believe this person ever had children, just a sister and a nephew. --- ## [Nonpayment of royalties and ORR](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/nonpayment-of-royalties-and-orr/58916)
**Author:** [@thomasgray](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/thomasgray)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/nonpayment-of-royalties-and-orr/58916 "2020-09-15T17:44:11Z")
I have royalties and OORI in southwestern Crockett County. There are many, many wells which are producing. I have not been paid royalties in several months. The leases are old Producer 88 leases. There is also language i… --- ## [Subsequently Created Burden](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/subsequently-created-burden/58650)
**Author:** [@Randy\_M](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Randy_M)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 10:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/subsequently-created-burden/58650 "2020-08-27T22:11:55Z")
Is a “Subsequently Created Burden”, as mentioned in an Oklahoma pooling order, the same thing as a “Subsequently Created Interest”, as defined in the Production Revenue Standards Act? If not, how does it differ? --- ## [Theft by taxation?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/theft-by-taxation/58602)
**Author:** [@Co6aka](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Co6aka)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/theft-by-taxation/58602 "2020-08-19T00:35:20Z")
What if anything can/do mineral owners do when the local taxing body embarks on an over-valuation campaign; over-appraising/valuing minerals at 150% to 300% of actual annual royalty revenue? “Protesting” is a waste of t… --- ## [Arapahoe County, Houlihan Well](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/arapahoe-county-houlihan-well/58359)
**Author:** [@Yankeegardener](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Yankeegardener)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 4:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/arapahoe-county-houlihan-well/58359 "2020-08-14T16:42:35Z")
I inherited mineral rights from my Dad. The land has a well, Houlihan 4-64-22A, and I received notice that Axis is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Any idea how I find out what happens to this well, and to the lease for… --- ## [Participation agreement or Partnership or Joint Venture?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/participation-agreement-or-partnership-or-joint-venture/58466)
**Author:** [@Charles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Charles)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 2:42am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/participation-agreement-or-partnership-or-joint-venture/58466 "2020-08-10T02:42:20Z")
I participated a sum of money the operator requested on the Oklahoma Division Order. The oil company cashed my check and I was noted as an owner of 8 and 1/3 percent interest in the well to be drilled. The well was compl… --- ## [Trust executor dies](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/trust-executor-dies/58454)
**Author:** [@Debby](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Debby)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2020, 12:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/trust-executor-dies/58454 "2020-08-09T12:45:56Z")
What happens with a trust if the executor becomes deceased and the trust is not yet transferred? The will was probated. The heirs were just 21 when the executor passed away. --- ## [Leased or Unleased Minerals?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leased-or-unleased-minerals/58409)
**Author:** [@Randy\_M](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Randy_M)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 2:08am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leased-or-unleased-minerals/58409 "2020-08-07T02:08:36Z")
My father owned 40 NMA in a section, but transferred only 35 NMA to his Trust. The Trust then signed an Oil & Gas Lease, and a well was drilled. This is in Oklahoma and about 15 years ago. The Trust was listed under cura… --- ## ["Disbursement Agreement" rather than a Division Order?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/disbursement-agreement-rather-than-a-division-order/58304)
**Author:** [@G\_Hundt](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/G_Hundt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 3:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/disbursement-agreement-rather-than-a-division-order/58304 "2020-07-27T15:36:55Z")
I recently received a “Disbursement Agreement”, rather than a division order, from an operator. It states that “this agreement will serve as a division order”, and it appears to contain generally the same things that a t… --- ## [Pembrook Waterflood](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pembrook-waterflood/58238)
**Author:** [@Josewayne](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Josewayne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2020, 12:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pembrook-waterflood/58238 "2020-07-21T12:21:29Z")
Does anyone know a good honest lawyer that does Upton County, Texas? Old Exxon/Pioneer Pembrook Waterflood. --- ## [Legacy Reserves Chapter 11 Bankruptcy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/legacy-reserves-chapter-11-bankruptcy/52067)
**Author:** [@Kenny\_Wilson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kenny_Wilson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 7:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/legacy-reserves-chapter-11-bankruptcy/52067 "2020-07-12T19:11:32Z")
This particular company seems to be in chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. As a royalty owner, must I make any claims through all this paperwork I am receiving in order to continue receiving my royalty checks? --- ## [Found oil field contract for Cushing Oil Field in OK](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/found-oil-field-contract-for-cushing-oil-field-in-ok/58058)
**Author:** [@drieman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/drieman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 6:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/found-oil-field-contract-for-cushing-oil-field-in-ok/58058 "2020-07-08T18:21:40Z")
In going through some old documents in my father’s things, I found a contract for purchase of an oil field in the Cushing Oil Field in Creek County, Oklahoma. Apparently, my great-grandfather entered into an agreement in… --- ## [Operator Recouping Overpayment - Help needed!](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/operator-recouping-overpayment-help-needed/53685)
**Author:** [@Dani\_Ray-Carman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dani_Ray-Carman)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 2:45am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/operator-recouping-overpayment-help-needed/53685 "2020-07-07T02:45:09Z")
We didn’t receive our royalty check for November. After several phone calls that no one answered, lots of voicemail messages and a couple emails and a 24-hour wait, we finally received this email from the operator. My q… --- ## [Mineral Trusts and attorney's in North Dakota](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-trusts-and-attorneys-in-north-dakota/57991)
**Author:** [@Terry\_Petersen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Terry_Petersen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-trusts-and-attorneys-in-north-dakota/57991 "2020-07-06T18:40:06Z")
We own minerals in the ND Bakken field and have a Revocable Trust in another state in which we live. We have an article in our trust that passes the minerals to our children. However I recall several years ago that someo… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=9) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=11)