# Law & Legal **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=15 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 16 --- ## [Law Firm Keeps Using Old Mailing Address](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/law-firm-keeps-using-old-mailing-address/40236)
**Author:** [@Brenda\_Gale\_Shoemake](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Brenda_Gale_Shoemake)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/law-firm-keeps-using-old-mailing-address/40236 "2019-01-17T23:52:31Z")
Can anyone give advice on how to get a law firm to send documents regarding my lease and drilling to the correct address? I have called them twice, and each time they tell me they have corrected my mailing address, and y… --- ## [Indemnify Operator?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/indemnify-operator/40190)
**Author:** [@JLR](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JLR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 3:24am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/indemnify-operator/40190 "2019-01-17T03:24:59Z")
I recently inherited minerals from my parents’ estate (here in East Texas) and notified the operator to transfer them into my name. I received a division order to sign. All looks good except one item, i.e., the paragraph… --- ## [NPRI vs Pooling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/npri-vs-pooling/39962)
**Author:** [@AJ11](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/AJ11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 3:30am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/npri-vs-pooling/39962 "2019-01-13T03:30:34Z")
I will repost in a more active part of the forum. --- ## [Probate again](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/probate-again/39493)
**Author:** [@Kathlyn\_McCaughna](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kathlyn_McCaughna)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 12:07am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/probate-again/39493 "2019-01-08T00:07:13Z")
Martha, here’s still another probate question. If I have the attorney go ahead with the process, I assume I would have to be the executor. Or could that be the attorney? Everything I’ve read online about duties of the ex… --- ## [How to fillmout Proof of Claim form 410](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-fillmout-proof-of-claim-form-410/39546)
**Author:** [@rummelsue](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/rummelsue)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 10:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-fillmout-proof-of-claim-form-410/39546 "2019-01-06T22:54:26Z")
I received notice of bankruptcy from a gas well operator and a Proof of Claim Form 410. I have no idea how to fill out this form in terms of how much the claim is for. I receive monthly royalties but no guarantee of futu… --- ## [Am I entitled to receive my ex husband royalties since he passed away](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/am-i-entitled-to-receive-my-ex-husband-royalties-since-he-passed-away/39252)
**Author:** [@Kiadawn](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kiadawn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 11:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/am-i-entitled-to-receive-my-ex-husband-royalties-since-he-passed-away/39252 "2019-01-02T23:28:47Z")
I’m the ex-wife of a man who received royalties. He just recently passed away. We have an adult daughter. Are we entitled as his heirs to receive, and how do we get started? Also, I have been receiving offers for the pro… --- ## [My mineral rights were sold in a tax sale unknowingly](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/my-mineral-rights-were-sold-in-a-tax-sale-unknowingly/38530)
**Author:** [@Waydog](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Waydog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 10:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/my-mineral-rights-were-sold-in-a-tax-sale-unknowingly/38530 "2018-12-28T22:07:00Z")
My 5 siblings and I inherited mineral rights in Doddridge County, West Virginia, we did not inherit the surface rights. Antero contacted us to lease them, we signed a lease in Jan 2013. We never received any royalties. T… --- ## [Are Ratification of Unit Designations standard?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/are-ratification-of-unit-designations-standard/38429)
**Author:** [@kelintx](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/kelintx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2018, 4:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/are-ratification-of-unit-designations-standard/38429 "2018-12-15T16:08:55Z")
Hello, I received a Ratification of Unit Designation to sign in front of a notary for a unit that is already producing in Howard County. The accompanying letter says that once I sign and return the form, I will be put i… --- ## [Purchase and sell Agreement](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/purchase-and-sell-agreement/37623)
**Author:** [@timmyd](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/timmyd)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 9:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/purchase-and-sell-agreement/37623 "2018-12-10T21:50:16Z")
Whereas, Seller owns and desires to sell, and Buyers desire to purchase, all of Seller’s right, title and interest in any overriding royalty interest, net profits interest and other interest in the oil, gas and other min… --- ## [Held royalties, change of company](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/held-royalties-change-of-company/38090)
**Author:** [@Rodney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rodney)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 3:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/held-royalties-change-of-company/38090 "2018-12-07T15:59:38Z")
I have interest in a well in Howard County that has been in production since 2010. I have not received any of the royalty payments to date. I finally got Apache to admit their error and agreed to pay me back to late 2010… --- ## [Joint with right of survivorship](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/joint-with-right-of-survivorship/38001)
**Author:** [@Ina\_Wood](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ina_Wood)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 6:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/joint-with-right-of-survivorship/38001 "2018-12-06T18:49:22Z")
I own some minerals with my brother in title with him as joint with survivorship. Can I take it out of survivorship without his approval? --- ## [Suspending monies](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/suspending-monies/37790)
**Author:** [@Mineralowner1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mineralowner1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 4:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/suspending-monies/37790 "2018-12-05T16:08:30Z")
Is it legal for a leasing company to suspend monies and refuse to answer how much they are holding? If so, what can I do about it? Thanks. --- ## [Hughes county gas well oklahoma charles state 13-1h 9 16](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hughes-county-gas-well-oklahoma-charles-state-13-1h-9-16/37115)
**Author:** [@Cboddicker](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cboddicker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 8:27am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hughes-county-gas-well-oklahoma-charles-state-13-1h-9-16/37115 "2018-11-27T08:27:00Z")
Can anyone help me? I recently found out my Dad Mark Lyons Peisch owned gas rights (he’s deceased 4 years) operated by Vanguard Natural Resources in Houston. His will was never probated but I’m claiming they owe me money… --- ## [Burleson County, Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burleson-county-texas/36623)
**Author:** [@tango](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/tango)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 11:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burleson-county-texas/36623 "2018-11-21T23:29:51Z")
In 1981, I was gifted royalty interest to land situated in Burleson County, Texas. Since I was a minor, it was set up as a trust. In 2005, a lease was executed by the landowner who is a family member. In 2007, I was cont… --- ## [Needing Help in Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/needing-help-in-texas/36620)
**Author:** [@E\_M](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/E_M)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 9:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/needing-help-in-texas/36620 "2018-11-08T21:05:45Z")
Hi, I am needing a simple answer to a legal question regarding Texas non-participating mineral rights probate law. If a Texas attorney or retired attorney is willing to answer a question, please send a PM. Thank you. --- ## [Purchasing land and mineral rights, looking for attorney or title company to close transaction in Louisiana](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/purchasing-land-and-mineral-rights-looking-for-attorney-or-title-company-to-close-transaction-in-louisiana/36503)
**Author:** [@christinab1985](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/christinab1985)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 8:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/purchasing-land-and-mineral-rights-looking-for-attorney-or-title-company-to-close-transaction-in-louisiana/36503 "2018-11-07T20:20:06Z")
I recently purchased property from a family and now they want to sell me their land in Caddo Parish, Louisiana along with the mineral rights/royalties. Can anyone recommend an attorney or title company to help with this … --- ## [Tax hit on mineral rights sales](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tax-hit-on-mineral-rights-sales/36452)
**Author:** [@Cathy\_luchetti](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cathy_luchetti)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 4:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tax-hit-on-mineral-rights-sales/36452 "2018-11-07T16:02:55Z")
Hello.. Sold acreage initiated years ago by geologist father. How do I figure taxes on property that was never purchased but was part of an oil proposal from which he kept a small percentage? I inherited this percentag… --- ## [Weird situation, need some advice?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/weird-situation-need-some-advice/1741)
**Author:** [@Kim\_Hess](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kim_Hess)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 6:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/weird-situation-need-some-advice/1741 "2018-11-05T18:26:36Z")
Hello, new to mineral rights, I inherited a small plot in a group in WV. We initially had Stone Energy but they I guess were taken over by EQT in Wetzel County in August 2017. First two months were not a problem, receive… --- ## [Attorney in Karnes County Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/attorney-in-karnes-county-texas/35897)
**Author:** [@jean\_austin](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/jean_austin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/attorney-in-karnes-county-texas/35897 "2018-10-27T15:03:31Z")
Could anyone recommend an experienced (deed transfers), honest, and reasonably priced attorney in Karnes County, Texas that would do a deed transfer for me? --- ## [Any legal downside to Release of Lease?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-legal-downside-to-release-of-lease/31770)
**Author:** [@edkrane](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/edkrane)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 6:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-legal-downside-to-release-of-lease/31770 "2018-10-19T18:26:21Z")
Oklahoma…I have a high percentage of net mineral interests in a lease which has had 4 producing wells, and one disposal well. The disposal well was damaged beyond financially feasible repair by circumstances beyond the c… --- ## [Change of ownership](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/change-of-ownership/33030)
**Author:** [@kakins](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/kakins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 12:10pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/change-of-ownership/33030 "2018-10-16T12:10:38Z")
My mother, the owner of oil and gas rights located in several counties in Oklahoma, had an attorney in Georgia establish a trust with my name as well as my sister’s name. If we live in Georgia, how do we go about changin… --- ## [Bad Faith Lease Violation](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bad-faith-lease-violation/35064)
**Author:** [@Curtis\_Cory](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Curtis_Cory)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 12:04pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bad-faith-lease-violation/35064 "2018-10-15T12:04:06Z")
Bad Faith Lease Violation Summary of the Facts: My mother’s 1977 lease was fulfilled by Phillips Petroleum on 2/19/1996 after completing 4 wells, one per quarter, as to the density of one well per 160 acres, as per l… --- ## [Stipulation for correcting Deeds](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/stipulation-for-correcting-deeds/34748)
**Author:** [@Mineralowner1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mineralowner1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 5:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/stipulation-for-correcting-deeds/34748 "2018-10-12T17:07:38Z")
Some advice needed. Thank you in advance. I have a leasing company that is suspending money until all family members sign a “Stipulation of Correction” deed. They want all members of a previous Trust from years ago to si… --- ## [Bad Faith Lease Violation](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bad-faith-lease-violation/34860)
**Author:** [@Curtis\_Cory](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Curtis_Cory)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bad-faith-lease-violation/34860 "2018-10-12T17:04:21Z")
Can anyone explain who gave Newfield or the operator the right to violate the terms of the lease contract ? Summary of the Facts: It has taken me awhile to verify the facts surrounding the breach of contract in Sec 36 1… --- ## [Computing decimal interest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/computing-decimal-interest/34377)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Beauchamp](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Thomas_Beauchamp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 3:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/computing-decimal-interest/34377 "2018-10-01T15:31:54Z")
I have a question concerning the mineral interest type of calculation. My siblings, myself, and 3 cousins have about 250 NMA in Section 59, Block 4, about 9 miles north of Pecos. We now have 5 producing wells, and 2 more… --- ## [OCC req & law regarding existing Secondary Recovery Water Flood Units](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/occ-req-law-regarding-existing-secondary-recovery-water-flood-units/33747)
**Author:** [@Jay\_Pruitt](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jay_Pruitt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2018, 4:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/occ-req-law-regarding-existing-secondary-recovery-water-flood-units/33747 "2018-09-20T16:52:20Z")
I would like to find someone else who has had experience with older (1960’s setup) Secondary Recovery Water Flood Units in Oklahoma. Specifically looking for how they are currently governed by the OCC and the various reg… --- ## [Oil and Gas Attorney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-attorney/27764)
**Author:** [@Patricia\_Hansen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Patricia_Hansen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 4:48pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-attorney/27764 "2018-09-10T16:48:50Z")
I am looking for a good oil & gas attorney in South Louisiana with knowledge of St. Mary and Iberia Parishes. I would appreciate suggestions of attorneys that you have good experiences with. Crosslake --- ## [What now... Enduro Operating LLC filed for bankruptcy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-now-enduro-operating-llc-filed-for-bankruptcy/26869)
**Author:** [@r\_m\_strand](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/r_m_strand)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 5:07am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-now-enduro-operating-llc-filed-for-bankruptcy/26869 "2018-09-01T05:07:16Z")
I deposited a check on Tuesday last week (mobile app) and received an email the next day that the check was returned unpaid. The only thing I could think of was either the MICR numbers weren’t readable or bankruptcy. I l… --- ## [Royalties in colorado](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalties-in-colorado/32336)
**Author:** [@Menu2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Menu2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 2:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalties-in-colorado/32336 "2018-08-24T14:47:46Z")
I have a company that wants to buy my mineral rights. How do I know if it’s a fair price? Also have interest on a few others; how do I find out if they’re in the same section? I have not a clue about all this. Need legal… --- ## [HELP! I think I need an attorney? Enduro Bankruptcy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-i-think-i-need-an-attorney-enduro-bankruptcy/32135)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Losee](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Scott_Losee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 10:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-i-think-i-need-an-attorney-enduro-bankruptcy/32135 "2018-08-21T22:02:18Z")
Looking for recommendation for a mineral rights attorney in North Dakota. I own mineral rights in Burke County, North Dakota that were being operated by Enduro Oil who filed bankruptcy. Production had decreased under the… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=14) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=16)