# Law & Legal **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=16 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 17 --- ## [Checking drilling on property](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/checking-drilling-on-property/30061)
**Author:** [@Wv\_living](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Wv_living)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 9:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/checking-drilling-on-property/30061 "2018-08-15T21:26:34Z")
How can you check to make sure someone’s not drilling on your property? What if they are without a lease? Thanks for your help. --- ## [NM - Is Force Majeure Claimed Late valid?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/nm-is-force-majeure-claimed-late-valid/30384)
**Author:** [@Mollye\_Morris](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mollye_Morris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 2:58pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/nm-is-force-majeure-claimed-late-valid/30384 "2018-08-03T14:58:49Z")
We had a lease with a company A that was assigned to another company B without meeting the notification specifications in our lease. We received a ‘force majeure’ notification letter after the lease expired from Company… --- ## [Mineral Purchase Agreement - Can I get out and go with a different company?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-purchase-agreement-can-i-get-out-and-go-with-a-different-company/30112)
**Author:** [@Urrisa\_Mendez](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Urrisa_Mendez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 9:30pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-purchase-agreement-can-i-get-out-and-go-with-a-different-company/30112 "2018-07-30T21:30:00Z")
Hello, I signed a Mineral Purchase Agreement over a month ago with one company, but then in the meantime I received a higher offer to sell with another company. I contacted the first company and they texted back that the… --- ## [Advice received](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/advice-received/29654)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Murphy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Daniel_Murphy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 8:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/advice-received/29654 "2018-07-22T20:20:00Z")
Yesterday, I posted a request for advice. I was contacted by two individuals, namely Mr. Kenny DuBose, who offered a much appreciated referral. Thank you, Sir. The second individual is Mr. Charles Emery Tooke, III. Wow. … --- ## [Request for advice](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/request-for-advice/29630)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Murphy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Daniel_Murphy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 9:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/request-for-advice/29630 "2018-07-20T21:41:39Z")
I think I need a reasonable and competent Land Attorney for a Mineral Rights issue for my property located in Ward County, Texas. I didn’t know I had a Mineral Rights issue with my land until now. Any advice would be g… --- ## [Draining oil from under my land - Correlative Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/draining-oil-from-under-my-land-correlative-rights/29284)
**Author:** [@SC1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/SC1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 12:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/draining-oil-from-under-my-land-correlative-rights/29284 "2018-07-19T12:50:14Z")
Sorry for this basic question. I have leased my mineral rights % on 100 acres in Grimes County, Texas. How do I know if the production company is drilling nearby, taking oil from under my land, and not paying me for it? … --- ## [A Check From HRM Resources III, LLC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/a-check-from-hrm-resources-iii-llc/28764)
**Author:** [@vittorio\_nicosia](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/vittorio_nicosia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 11:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/a-check-from-hrm-resources-iii-llc/28764 "2018-07-04T23:18:30Z")
I live in Europe. I recently received a check from HRM Resources III, LLC in Denver. I had no idea who they were but the check stub indicated it was for royalties in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The check, of course, is i… --- ## [Before Investing in oil and gas related](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/before-investing-in-oil-and-gas-related/28952)
**Author:** [@Dhara\_Gayle\_Hogg](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dhara_Gayle_Hogg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 7:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/before-investing-in-oil-and-gas-related/28952 "2018-07-03T19:26:47Z")
The State Securities Board registers securities offered or sold in Texas; oversees the firms and individuals selling securities or providing investment advice; enforces the Securities Act through criminal, civil and admi… --- ## [Oversite of Management companies in Louisiana?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oversite-of-management-companies-in-louisiana/28499)
**Author:** [@long.trish](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/long.trish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 3:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oversite-of-management-companies-in-louisiana/28499 "2018-06-26T15:47:17Z")
Does anyone know who or what is the oversight office/authority for oil & gas management companies in Louisiana? Thanks so much, Trish Long --- ## [Mineral Rights Attorney in South Dakota](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-attorney-in-south-dakota/28284)
**Author:** [@Arneva\_Martin](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Arneva_Martin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 7:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-attorney-in-south-dakota/28284 "2018-06-21T19:53:24Z")
Looking for referral for an attorney with expertise in family-owned mineral rights in South Dakota. --- ## [Legal notices](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/legal-notices/27665)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Dale\_Smith](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Larry_Dale_Smith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 2:05am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/legal-notices/27665 "2018-06-09T02:05:12Z")
McClain County, Oklahoma: Sec 8-9N-4W & Sec 17-9N-4W Received notice that EOG Resources is seeking relief: Multiunit Horizontal Well, Cause CD No.: 201804139 and Received notice that EOG Resources is seeking relief: Vac… --- ## [Mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights/27031)
**Author:** [@Danagood1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Danagood1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 4:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights/27031 "2018-06-06T16:01:44Z")
My mother had mineral rights in McClain County, Section 32, Township 7 North, Range 3 West. She leased it a couple of times and we’ve had offers to sell. I just had it put in my name from the County Recorder. What else d… --- ## [Oil Company Sending Checks to Wrong Party](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-company-sending-checks-to-wrong-party/27253)
**Author:** [@DonFromTexas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/DonFromTexas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 9:37pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-company-sending-checks-to-wrong-party/27253 "2018-06-05T21:37:49Z")
I recently became aware that royalty checks for which my daughter is a part owner have been sent and cashed by the executor of the estate, even though it was closed years ago. I, of course, am trying to determine the amo… --- ## [Utah oil shale](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/utah-oil-shale/27104)
**Author:** [@Grandpa12](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Grandpa12)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 8:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/utah-oil-shale/27104 "2018-05-30T20:47:21Z")
I own a percentage of 160 acres near Vernal, Utah. A majority of shareholders want to incorporate all shares into an LLC. There are a few that do not want this. How do we go about separating their shares from the whole a… --- ## [Ddgood01@hotmail.com](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ddgood01-hotmail-com/27033)
**Author:** [@Danagood1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Danagood1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 2:11am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ddgood01-hotmail-com/27033 "2018-05-30T02:11:47Z")
Continuing the discussion from Mineral rights: --- ## [Enduro Bankruptcy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/enduro-bankruptcy/27005)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Losee](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Scott_Losee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 7:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/enduro-bankruptcy/27005 "2018-05-29T19:41:35Z")
Hello, We own mineral rights in Burke County, North Dakota. I was just informed Enduro Operating is now in Bankruptcy. I am wondering with the Bankruptcy what that means. Will we be released from our lease obligations? O… --- ## [Recommendation for attorney in North Dakota](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recommendation-for-attorney-in-north-dakota/26837)
**Author:** [@Terry\_Petersen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Terry_Petersen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 1:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recommendation-for-attorney-in-north-dakota/26837 "2018-05-28T13:40:34Z")
I live outside North Dakota but set up a Living Trust with an attorney in my state of residence. We also have mineral rights and receive royalties from our property in McKenzie County. I have confidence in the attorney t… --- ## [Help in Pecos County re: Permanent Easement with Gulf Express](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-in-pecos-county-re-permanent-easement-with-gulf-express/26485)
**Author:** [@Christine\_Becker](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Christine_Becker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 4:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-in-pecos-county-re-permanent-easement-with-gulf-express/26485 "2018-05-25T16:36:02Z")
Can anyone please refer me to a reasonably priced lawyer (flat fee) who can help me finalize an easement for my land in Pecos County, Texas? Gulf Express wants to lay pipeline through it, and I am hesitant to continue ne… --- ## [Need a good oil & gas attorney Tulsa area](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-a-good-oil-gas-attorney-tulsa-area/25339)
**Author:** [@Linda\_Hane](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Linda_Hane)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 12:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-a-good-oil-gas-attorney-tulsa-area/25339 "2018-05-25T12:41:40Z")
I would appreciate any information or names of good oil & gas attorneys in my area. Have inherited mineral rights primarily in Oklahoma, some Texas, Kansas. --- ## [Haskell County, OK Force Pool](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/haskell-county-ok-force-pool/25280)
**Author:** [@Vernon\_D\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Vernon_D_Barnes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/haskell-county-ok-force-pool/25280 "2018-05-16T22:21:39Z")
We own mineral rights in Haskell County, Oklahoma, and have been approached to sell by a third party. In researching the offer I discovered there is a well being drilled where our minerals are. We were not contacted by t… --- ## [Surface use agreement and water rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/surface-use-agreement-and-water-rights/25225)
**Author:** [@Jon\_Jasniak](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jon_Jasniak)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/surface-use-agreement-and-water-rights/25225 "2018-05-09T21:07:00Z")
Hey guys, I have an oil company drilling on some land I own (only surface). SUA states nothing about water rights, only damages for pad build, etc. I was wondering if signing this without any mention of use or rights to … --- ## [Audit of production records](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/audit-of-production-records/25384)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_D\_Smith](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Daniel_D_Smith)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 11:41am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/audit-of-production-records/25384 "2018-04-12T11:41:16Z")
Hello, my name is Daniel Smith. I have a lease with a company for a gas well on my land and know the production records are not right. The company’s records on the gas used by my household are not right either. Statement… --- ## [Are new leases necessary under this circumstance?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/are-new-leases-necessary-under-this-circumstance/25368)
**Author:** [@Randy\_M](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Randy_M)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2018, 12:56am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/are-new-leases-necessary-under-this-circumstance/25368 "2018-04-12T00:56:12Z")
An old vertical well, drilled in the 1960’s, is still producing oil and holding leases on only 80 acres of a Section. The remainder of the Section is leased up and a new horizontal well is drilled covering all 640 acres … --- ## [Order of Heirship to mineral rights Belmont county Ohio](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/order-of-heirship-to-mineral-rights-belmont-county-ohio/25396)
**Author:** [@Michelle10](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Michelle10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2018, 5:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/order-of-heirship-to-mineral-rights-belmont-county-ohio/25396 "2018-04-08T17:51:15Z")
My husband and I received legal documents in the mail which was a proposal from an oil and gas company, wanting to lease his land or mineral rights, which he had no idea existed. This land was not inherited by blood; he … --- ## [Royalty Owner Rights - Have Uneconomic Well P&A](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-owner-rights-have-uneconomic-well-p-a/25461)
**Author:** [@Kodi\_Haymes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kodi_Haymes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2018, 5:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-owner-rights-have-uneconomic-well-p-a/25461 "2018-03-30T17:59:39Z")
Does anyone have any insight into what rights royalty owners in well have if the well has become uneconomic? Can they force the operator to plug? What would the process be, and how would you determine uneconomic status f… --- ## [Haskell County OK Force Pooling Order](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/haskell-county-ok-force-pooling-order/25592)
**Author:** [@Vernon\_D\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Vernon_D_Barnes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 9:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/haskell-county-ok-force-pooling-order/25592 "2018-03-19T21:13:08Z")
We own mineral rights in Haskell County, Oklahoma and have been approached to sell by a third party. While researching the offer I discovered there is a well being drilled where our minerals are. We were not contacted by… --- ## [How to find a good Oil and Gas Attorney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-find-a-good-oil-and-gas-attorney/1780)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Golden](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Alan_Golden)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 12:17am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-find-a-good-oil-and-gas-attorney/1780 "2018-02-28T00:17:08Z")
I have mineral interest in Oklahoma, Blaine and Kingfisher Counties. But I live in Arizona. I’m having a hard time finding an oil and gas attorney here in Arizona so what’s the best way to go about finding one in Oklahom… --- ## [Proof of heirship with no will or probate](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/proof-of-heirship-with-no-will-or-probate/2410)
**Author:** [@Holly\_Garcia](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Holly_Garcia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 12:03am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/proof-of-heirship-with-no-will-or-probate/2410 "2018-02-28T00:03:46Z")
My father passed away in Oregon in 1990. He didn’t own anything and was divorced and had no will. My deceased grandmother had provided the information on his death certificate. I was estranged from my father and his side… --- ## [Oil and gas attorney needed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-attorney-needed/26077)
**Author:** [@Doug\_Carney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Doug_Carney)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 5:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-attorney-needed/26077 "2018-02-22T17:51:07Z")
I have mineral rights in Weld County and the current lessor, Noble Energy, wants to change a couple paragraphs in the lease. I’m trying to find an Oil and Gas attorney that doesn’t have a conflict with Noble. If you know… --- ## ['Shoring up' our mineral rights and getting just compensation for them](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/shoring-up-our-mineral-rights-and-getting-just-compensation-for-them/1573)
**Author:** [@connie\_l\_archuleta](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/connie_l_archuleta)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/shoring-up-our-mineral-rights-and-getting-just-compensation-for-them/1573 "2018-02-22T17:40:24Z")
My great grandfather has a land patent for 160 acres of land which is now on the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge in Adams County, Colorado. We just received a document that he still owns 80 acres of mineral rights… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=15) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=17)