# Law & Legal **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=12 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 13 --- ## [Foundation Energy Management](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/foundation-energy-management/55588)
**Author:** [@CorbettPetroleum](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/CorbettPetroleum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 7:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/foundation-energy-management/55588 "2020-02-06T19:51:17Z")
Foundation Energy Management stopped payment on a $59.78 royalty check for August and September 2019 production from a well in New Mexico. Have they gone bankrupt? Calls to the phone number on the royalty statement are g… --- ## [Working Interest Probate question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/working-interest-probate-question/55669)
**Author:** [@Lyn\_B](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Lyn_B)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 4:38am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/working-interest-probate-question/55669 "2020-02-06T04:38:24Z")
We are working on my grandfather’s probate in Oklahoma…which includes several working interests. The probate lawyer is telling us that we need to produce the lease(s). We have assignments for each working interest but h… --- ## [Legal/illegal documentation](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/legal-illegal-documentation/55583)
**Author:** [@Michelle\_Merideth](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Michelle_Merideth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/legal-illegal-documentation/55583 "2020-02-05T18:02:10Z")
I have been going over my father’s estate and back and forth with a stepparent’s attorney about a document that parental figure signed off on, attorney notarized as true and correct, then had judge sign into order. My qu… --- ## [Unleased but 2 wells drilled](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unleased-but-2-wells-drilled/55493)
**Author:** [@Sandra\_Niggemeyer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sandra_Niggemeyer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 7:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unleased-but-2-wells-drilled/55493 "2020-01-30T19:49:32Z")
In looking through my mother’s minerals I found 1.75 acres in Winkler, Texas that have not been leased, yet 2 producing wells have been owned by the company since 2006 (one shut in this year). The DOA has no record of he… --- ## [Mineral Interests Attorney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-interests-attorney/55475)
**Author:** [@gigimax928](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/gigimax928)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-interests-attorney/55475 "2020-01-30T16:12:48Z")
I need an attorney in the Dallas, Texas area to help with legal issues regarding the sale of mineral interests. --- ## [Royalty and Bonus Question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-and-bonus-question/55319)
**Author:** [@selanier](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/selanier)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-and-bonus-question/55319 "2020-01-28T01:21:11Z")
In the absence of specific language in the deed, are royalty bonuses ever owned by the landowner if they own no royalty rights? --- ## [Pooling Question Oklahoma](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pooling-question-oklahoma/55209)
**Author:** [@Randy\_M](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Randy_M)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pooling-question-oklahoma/55209 "2020-01-24T19:36:10Z")
So what happens when a Pooling Order is issued during the primary term of your Oil & Gas Lease, but the lease then expires before commencement of any drilling operations? I was not included on the pooling, and never rece… --- ## [Retention of minerals by production](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/retention-of-minerals-by-production/55052)
**Author:** [@Mollye\_Morris](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mollye_Morris)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 7:04pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/retention-of-minerals-by-production/55052 "2020-01-22T19:04:34Z")
I have a dispute on acreage in Reeves County, Texas. 1) There are 2 horizontal wells drilled along the West section line, on top of each other, but at different depths (but not classified as stacked laterals). 1a) The co… --- ## [Company backing out of deal](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/company-backing-out-of-deal/54663)
**Author:** [@mburleson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mburleson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/company-backing-out-of-deal/54663 "2020-01-09T23:00:00Z")
Antelope Gas and Energy in Oklahoma made an offer to buy two of my mineral properties in Caddo County, Oklahoma. Antelope sent a deed, which I notarized, signed, and returned promptly. I was promised I would receive paym… --- ## [W8 BEN Form for Canada resident receiving US oil royalty](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/w8-ben-form-for-canada-resident-receiving-us-oil-royalty/54684)
**Author:** [@ddlanger](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ddlanger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 7:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/w8-ben-form-for-canada-resident-receiving-us-oil-royalty/54684 "2020-01-09T19:20:04Z")
Hello, I am a Canadian new to receiving oil royalties I inherited from my mother. I was given an IRS Form W8BEN from the owner relations unit which supposedly will allow me to avoid being double taxed by US and Canada (a… --- ## [Mineral dispute](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-dispute/54209)
**Author:** [@Paulette](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Paulette)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-dispute/54209 "2019-12-21T16:15:49Z")
I am in dire need of legal counsel. I have mineral rights that have been disputed for some 3 years now. Payments have been deferred to an account until resolution of dispute. I am looking for suggestions on a reputable l… --- ## [Mineral rights in Dewey, Ok](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-in-dewey-ok/54152)
**Author:** [@leslieaudra](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/leslieaudra)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 11:44pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-in-dewey-ok/54152 "2019-12-19T23:44:59Z")
My father was part of a group that purchased mineral rights in Dewey, Oklahoma. He recently passed away and my mom now owns them. Does she have to notify someone? Newfield Ex. contacted him before he died and they were g… --- ## [Xto has no record of rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/xto-has-no-record-of-rights/54115)
**Author:** [@CuriosityOK](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/CuriosityOK)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 9:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/xto-has-no-record-of-rights/54115 "2019-12-19T21:21:27Z")
I’m contacting the operators of my inherited rights. XTO is the operator for quite a few of them. When I called today they told me they have no records of either of my grandparents’ names. I checked to see if it was unde… --- ## [Bonus Check to Lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-check-to-lease/53640)
**Author:** [@Debby](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Debby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-check-to-lease/53640 "2019-12-03T20:09:52Z")
Had an offer to lease some mineral rights. These rights were inherited from a trust. Can someone tell how it would affect my SSDI monthly payments once I receive the bonus check? I cannot afford to have the monthly check… --- ## [Legal Mineral and Royalty Interests Transfer on Death Deed - Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/legal-mineral-and-royalty-interests-transfer-on-death-deed-texas/53328)
**Author:** [@DavidR](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/DavidR)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 10:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/legal-mineral-and-royalty-interests-transfer-on-death-deed-texas/53328 "2019-11-25T22:38:01Z")
My brother wants to transfer his mineral and royalty interests to me with a Transfer on Death Deed. I created this attached document and similar documents for New Mexico and Oklahoma using legal forms specific to each st… --- ## [How do I get Okla minerals valued for estate settlement?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-get-okla-minerals-valued-for-estate-settlement/53452)
**Author:** [@Karen\_B](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Karen_B)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 5:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-get-okla-minerals-valued-for-estate-settlement/53452 "2019-11-25T17:07:16Z")
We are trying to settle our parents’ estate and need to get the minerals valued in 5 Oklahoma counties. We are out of state. Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks for any help. --- ## [Wyoming Mineral Rights - Mother passed away without will](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wyoming-mineral-rights-mother-passed-away-without-will/53374)
**Author:** [@Snowman31](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Snowman31)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 10:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wyoming-mineral-rights-mother-passed-away-without-will/53374 "2019-11-21T22:01:29Z")
I’m hoping to get some help. My mom recently passed away and she did her own will on her iPad stating her mineral rights are to be shared by my sister and me with her passing. Obviously stating this in her will is in no … --- ## [O&G Attorney on Contingency?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/o-g-attorney-on-contingency/53323)
**Author:** [@TwoShoeBeagie7](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TwoShoeBeagie7)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 1:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/o-g-attorney-on-contingency/53323 "2019-11-20T13:24:08Z")
Looking for an O&G attorney who will work on contingency. All of the facts are clearly laid out and the attorney would be able to determine that the chances of recovering funds are very high. In other words, the attorney… --- ## [Transfer of mineral and royalty ownership, tax question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/transfer-of-mineral-and-royalty-ownership-tax-question/52996)
**Author:** [@DavidR](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/DavidR)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 10:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/transfer-of-mineral-and-royalty-ownership-tax-question/52996 "2019-11-17T22:38:36Z")
My brother and I live in Arizona and we each own equal amounts of mineral and royalty ownership in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. My brother is very ill and it is expected that he will not make it much longer than 6-12 … --- ## [Deductions on current wells](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/deductions-on-current-wells/52824)
**Author:** [@John\_Richardson1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Richardson1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/deductions-on-current-wells/52824 "2019-11-09T16:33:56Z")
We have minerals in Section 31 Township 12N Range 5W. We are under an old lease dating back to the 1970s. The old wells have no deductions but Jones says on our new wells that we pay deductions. I cannot find anywhere th… --- ## [Mineral Deed in Oklahoma saying "...TEN DOLLARS ($10) and other good and valuable consideration](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-deed-in-oklahoma-saying-ten-dollars-10-and-other-good-and-valuable-consideration/52709)
**Author:** [@kthwllc](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/kthwllc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 10:37pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-deed-in-oklahoma-saying-ten-dollars-10-and-other-good-and-valuable-consideration/52709 "2019-11-03T22:37:56Z")
The mineral deed for the mineral rights I sold says “TEN DOLLARS ($10) and other good and valuable consideration” and does not list the actual agreed-upon price. Where can I find some sort of official documentation sayin… --- ## [Oil & Gas Litigation Attorney Sought](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-gas-litigation-attorney-sought/52397)
**Author:** [@SBB](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/SBB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 4:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-gas-litigation-attorney-sought/52397 "2019-10-24T16:02:52Z")
I’m seeking an oil and gas litigation attorney to bring suit against OXY (Occidental Petroleum). --- ## [Where do I find a legal description of a well and survey name](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-do-i-find-a-legal-description-of-a-well-and-survey-name/52228)
**Author:** [@Candy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Candy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 11:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-do-i-find-a-legal-description-of-a-well-and-survey-name/52228 "2019-10-21T23:06:56Z")
My grandmother passed away years ago but I had no idea she had mineral rights that were unclaimed. In order to claim these mineral rights I have to get a legal description, well, County and survey name. I have the proper… --- ## [OCC Pooling Drilling Costs](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/occ-pooling-drilling-costs/51574)
**Author:** [@OkieGirl](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/OkieGirl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 7:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/occ-pooling-drilling-costs/51574 "2019-10-08T19:28:02Z")
Hello! Our family participated under a pooling as a working interest owner with our minerals. The operator uses contractors for land and division orders rather than staff. Therefore, there are numerous charges for their … --- ## [Sale of WI/ORRI interest and tax liabilities](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sale-of-wi-orri-interest-and-tax-liabilities/51432)
**Author:** [@Julia](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Julia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 2:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sale-of-wi-orri-interest-and-tax-liabilities/51432 "2019-09-24T14:31:26Z")
I recently sold a partial interest in an oil lease for a significant sum of money. The sale agreement noted that the value received was $100. However, the bonus payment for the lease was a 3 figure amount. It was an inhe… --- ## [Working Interest Question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/working-interest-question/51410)
**Author:** [@Jamie\_Wolf](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jamie_Wolf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 5:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/working-interest-question/51410 "2019-09-23T17:35:04Z")
I invested in a well that was shut in a while back when oil prices were low. The operator asked to plug the well if none of the owners wanted to take it over. So they plugged it and sent a bill for each investor’s share. … --- ## [Oklahoma, New Mexico & Colorado attorney needed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oklahoma-new-mexico-colorado-attorney-needed/50818)
**Author:** [@Rick5](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rick5)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 4:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oklahoma-new-mexico-colorado-attorney-needed/50818 "2019-09-12T16:02:28Z")
We need an attorney who practices in the States of Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado to move mineral interests located there into question an LLC. Anyone have recommendations for those States? --- ## [Ohio Mineral Rights Lease Royalty Payment Question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ohio-mineral-rights-lease-royalty-payment-question/50415)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Mineralrightsowner](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kyle_Mineralrightsowner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 12:58am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ohio-mineral-rights-lease-royalty-payment-question/50415 "2019-09-04T00:58:32Z")
A landman contacted me in the summer of 2018 informing me that I was heir to some mineral rights in the state of Ohio. Turned out to be several properties varying in size. Lease agreements were signed, and lease bonus ch… --- ## [Assignment of heirship](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/assignment-of-heirship/50521)
**Author:** [@bhalliday](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/bhalliday)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 1:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/assignment-of-heirship/50521 "2019-09-02T13:47:18Z")
My mother recently passed away and in her old papers was an oil and gas lease to Zone Exploration Inc for a section of land in Rosebud County, Montana. The lease was signed in 2008 and was for 5 years. I never heard that… --- ## [Heir to land and mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/heir-to-land-and-mineral-rights/50324)
**Author:** [@Mweimer10](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mweimer10)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 6:23pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/heir-to-land-and-mineral-rights/50324 "2019-08-30T18:23:10Z")
I’m an heir to 40 acres of land. This includes the mineral rights as well. My grandmother leased the land and was receiving royalty checks in various amounts ($35, $40, etc.) She was being paid 1/28% per barrel when she … [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=11) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=13)