# Law & Legal **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=18 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 19 --- ## [Bonus Payment Run Around](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-payment-run-around/4632)
**Author:** [@Skipper\_Strong](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Skipper_Strong)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2017, 8:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-payment-run-around/4632 "2017-03-11T20:11:01Z")
The company we signed our mineral lease with back in late June has been promising a check for the past 3 weeks. As of this writing, we are forty-six (46) total days and thirty-two (32) “business days” from the actual sig… --- ## [Placing Oil Rights into a Corporation?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/placing-oil-rights-into-a-corporation/3350)
**Author:** [@Darrell\_D](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Darrell_D)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 2:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/placing-oil-rights-into-a-corporation/3350 "2017-02-25T14:45:13Z")
I’m new here and need legal help. My mother left her 5th. Of mineral rights to my dad who is 95 and he wants to put the rights into a corporation and issue stock to each of his surviving children to keep any of us from s… --- ## [Mayflower Exploration?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mayflower-exploration/4498)
**Author:** [@Cyndy\_Davis](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cyndy_Davis)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 3:13am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mayflower-exploration/4498 "2017-02-22T03:13:50Z")
Has anyone ever had business dealings with Mayflower Exploration in New Braunfels, Texas? We received a letter from them offering an outrageous amount to purchase land that we own in Culberson County, Texas. You know t… --- ## [Oil Lease Bonus Payment Not Paid](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-lease-bonus-payment-not-paid/3382)
**Author:** [@Randolph\_Tully](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Randolph_Tully)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 6:56am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-lease-bonus-payment-not-paid/3382 "2017-02-19T06:56:26Z")
I am a member of a family who has had oil/gas interest in Canadian County for many years. I have never been involved as an active member concerning the leasing process and know little about it. I am now in a situation wh… --- ## [Probate in Oklahoma](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/probate-in-oklahoma/3474)
**Author:** [@Billie\_Stark](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Billie_Stark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 4:57pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/probate-in-oklahoma/3474 "2017-02-02T16:57:00Z")
My mother passed away last March in Travis County, Texas. We filed probate in that county and also created conveyances taking my sisters and my inheritance in Oil and Gas royalties to a business account. As I started con… --- ## [Help! Got Summons in US District Court](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-got-summons-in-us-district-court/3487)
**Author:** [@Alice\_Cinder](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Alice_Cinder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 4:54am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-got-summons-in-us-district-court/3487 "2017-02-02T04:54:54Z")
I am a mineral owner only… received a summons in a civil action regarding a lawsuit against me that I have to reply to in 21 days (17 now)… but I have no idea what to do. Do I need a lawyer? From where? I am out of state… --- ## [Columbia Gas Pipeline, WV](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/columbia-gas-pipeline-wv/3486)
**Author:** [@Sharon\_Vogel](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sharon_Vogel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2017, 2:35am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/columbia-gas-pipeline-wv/3486 "2017-02-01T02:35:20Z")
We own mineral rights in Marshall County but are not landowners. We received a lawsuit through US Federal Court, Northern District of West Virginia by Columbia Gas because landowners did not accept their offer. They are … --- ## [I just found out, that for 40 years my royalty checks were being sent to the wrong person](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-just-found-out-that-for-40-years-my-royalty-checks-were-being-sent-to-the-wrong-person/4676)
**Author:** [@David\_C\_Fouts](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/David_C_Fouts)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 6:27am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-just-found-out-that-for-40-years-my-royalty-checks-were-being-sent-to-the-wrong-person/4676 "2017-01-31T06:27:43Z")
My dad left me producing mineral deeds when he died in 1978, I just found out that he had left them to me. they were in a trust and the deeds were not conveyed until 1998. so thats 20 years of royalty checks that were … --- ## [WV"s "Good Faith" law](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wv-s-good-faith-law/3499)
**Author:** [@Roger\_C\_Roberts](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Roger_C_Roberts)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 3:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wv-s-good-faith-law/3499 "2017-01-30T15:07:17Z")
Several of you have mentioned to me WV’s “Good Faith” law. I post a request asking someone to tell me where I could find the law printed out and so far have received no reply. I was told that all I had to do was receive… --- ## [WV laws covering gas/oil vs the rest of the World. The story so far](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wv-laws-covering-gas-oil-vs-the-rest-of-the-world-the-story-so-far/3583)
**Author:** [@Roger\_C\_Roberts](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Roger_C_Roberts)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2017, 6:23pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wv-laws-covering-gas-oil-vs-the-rest-of-the-world-the-story-so-far/3583 "2017-01-14T18:23:55Z")
Two weeks ago I was going back over the written communications involved with my inheriting a handful of WV dirt that a company is demanding I give them drilling rights. With all the paperwork spread out on a single table… --- ## [Didn't see it coming](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/didnt-see-it-coming/3985)
**Author:** [@Roger\_C\_Roberts](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Roger_C_Roberts)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 7:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/didnt-see-it-coming/3985 "2016-12-17T19:06:27Z")
Was going back over some unsolicited contracts I have received as well as letters for the corporation (“A”) who wants to drill the land telling me that by not signing the contract I was denying those who did sign their r… --- ## [Oklahoma Dresser Drawer Mineral Deed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oklahoma-dresser-drawer-mineral-deed/3850)
**Author:** [@Jay\_Pruitt](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jay_Pruitt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 2:22am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oklahoma-dresser-drawer-mineral-deed/3850 "2016-12-09T02:22:34Z")
Are these valid in Oklahoma? I thought the purpose of dresser drawer deeds were to transfer ownership to someone the grantor wishes after the grantor’s death. I always heard the person was to hold the deed in safe keepi… --- ## [Community property](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/community-property/20045)
**Author:** [@nick\_jackowski](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nick_jackowski)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2016, 5:08am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/community-property/20045 "2016-12-06T05:08:56Z")
Married to lady who inherited property with mineral rights. We were married before her inheritance. I know the mineral rights are hers, but as her husband do I have any right to a share? Comments are appreciated. Nick --- ## [What recourse do Royalty Owner have when Operating Co, Files for Bankruptcy?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-recourse-do-royalty-owner-have-when-operating-co-files-for-bankruptcy/3851)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth\_Marie\_Precour](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Elizabeth_Marie_Precour)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2016, 3:07am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-recourse-do-royalty-owner-have-when-operating-co-files-for-bankruptcy/3851 "2016-12-02T03:07:18Z")
Atlas Operating Co LLC has filed for bankruptcy and we as royalty owners were not notified. The company has an answering machine and I leave a message but never get a call back. I have written letters, sent e-mail, and p… --- ## [Recomendation for Oil & Gas Attorney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recomendation-for-oil-gas-attorney/3875)
**Author:** [@LB1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/LB1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 10:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recomendation-for-oil-gas-attorney/3875 "2016-11-29T22:52:12Z")
Need recommendations for good oil and gas attorney(s) with Production Sharing Agreement knowledge for property in Reeves County, Texas. The MRF has been invaluable as I have been learning as much as I can so that I can … --- ## [Ownership question and right to put land in TRUST!](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ownership-question-and-right-to-put-land-in-trust/3895)
**Author:** [@Cyndy\_Davis](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cyndy_Davis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 10:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ownership-question-and-right-to-put-land-in-trust/3895 "2016-11-29T22:40:09Z")
Happy Thanksgiving everyone… I have a crazy question? My family owns 685 acres in Culberson County, come to find out when doing a Title Search recently that my cousin who is a 1/5 owner has placed ALL the land in her Tru… --- ## [Need recommendations for a good attorney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-recommendations-for-a-good-attorney/3882)
**Author:** [@DM1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/DM1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 8:30pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-recommendations-for-a-good-attorney/3882 "2016-11-28T20:30:20Z")
We live near Springfield, MO and have inherited mineral rights in 8 counties in Oklahoma through a trust and the succession of generations. We are looking for a good attorney that won’t charge us an arm and a leg to help… --- ## [Working Interest in current zone vs. future zone](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/working-interest-in-current-zone-vs-future-zone/3988)
**Author:** [@T\_Y](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/T_Y)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 7:43pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/working-interest-in-current-zone-vs-future-zone/3988 "2016-11-11T19:43:27Z")
I have working interest in a well that is nonprofitable to produce in its current zone. The well was drilled in 2005 and the logs show a very good zone upper from the zone that is currently being produced. Can I go non-c… --- ## [Our minerals not leased, three wells drilled](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/our-minerals-not-leased-three-wells-drilled/4052)
**Author:** [@Tyler1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tyler1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2016, 9:43pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/our-minerals-not-leased-three-wells-drilled/4052 "2016-11-01T21:43:33Z")
An independent landman came with offer for our minerals that were missed when they initially leased minerals a couple years ago. The three wells have just finished drilling. What are my options? Do we have to sign with … --- ## [Do you forfeit suspended funds if you sell mineral rights?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-you-forfeit-suspended-funds-if-you-sell-mineral-rights/4154)
**Author:** [@Jean\_B\_Japinga](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jean_B_Japinga)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 6:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-you-forfeit-suspended-funds-if-you-sell-mineral-rights/4154 "2016-10-20T18:35:53Z")
My father owns mineral rights in New Mexico with a current lease and producing well. He died a year ago, leaving us (his kids) inheritance rights to sell, but life estate to his wife (our stepmother). She has an offer to… --- ## [Proof of Claim Querstions / Bankruptcy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/proof-of-claim-querstions-bankruptcy/4274)
**Author:** [@PUpsahl](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/PUpsahl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2016, 6:43pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/proof-of-claim-querstions-bankruptcy/4274 "2016-10-03T18:43:05Z")
I have a lease with Triangle Petroleum in McKenzie County, North Dakota, who is undergoing a bankruptcy and I have a few questions that have come up when trying to complete the Proof of Claim Form that was sent to me. I … --- ## [Oil and Gas Attorney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-attorney/4278)
**Author:** [@chris\_dekohary](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/chris_dekohary)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2016, 5:23pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-attorney/4278 "2016-10-03T17:23:50Z")
Could someone give me the name of a good Oil and Gas Attorney? I have a lease I need reviewed. Thanks in advance. --- ## [Bequeathing mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bequeathing-mineral-rights/4487)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Collins](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sam_Collins)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2016, 1:24am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bequeathing-mineral-rights/4487 "2016-09-05T01:24:23Z")
I own mineral rights in Garvin County, Oklahoma. I have met with lawyers in Florida about either adding With Right of Survivorship or the name of the University foundation that will benefit but their eyes just glaze over… --- ## [I'm Lost...MidStates Petroleum Co Chaper 11 filing](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/im-lost-midstates-petroleum-co-chaper-11-filing/4804)
**Author:** [@Shelly\_Dobbins](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Shelly_Dobbins)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 9:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/im-lost-midstates-petroleum-co-chaper-11-filing/4804 "2016-08-27T21:08:41Z")
This will sound pretty stupid, but here goes. I got a Chapter 11 letter for Midstates Petrol Co, Case #16-32237 (DRJ). It was addressed to me, but seems to be a generic notice without any references to what land it is … --- ## [Question on Probate laws in Oklahoma](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/question-on-probate-laws-in-oklahoma/4678)
**Author:** [@Tony\_K\_Hajek](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tony_K_Hajek)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2016, 1:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/question-on-probate-laws-in-oklahoma/4678 "2016-08-23T13:07:10Z")
I have a section of land with mineral rights in Oklahoma that I inherited from father that has passed away. I live in Colorado. My estate is setup to be transferred equally to the children once my wife passes with someon… --- ## [I need a lawyer! brazos & harris counties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-need-a-lawyer-brazos-harris-counties/4639)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Adamez](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jeff_Adamez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 5:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-need-a-lawyer-brazos-harris-counties/4639 "2016-08-11T17:45:48Z")
I need an attorney to help with issues related to a lease in Brazos County. I also need an attorney to look into legal malpractice by a Houston O&G lawyer. I contacted Barton, East & Caldwell PLLC & they couldn’t help … --- ## [Transfer of ownership](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/transfer-of-ownership/4692)
**Author:** [@JWatters](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JWatters)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2016, 10:03pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/transfer-of-ownership/4692 "2016-08-03T22:03:59Z")
My mother recently passed away and in her Trust she left me her shares in Texas Oil and Gas Mineral royalties in the County of Panola, Texas. XTO is telling me that I have to file something with the Recorders office in t… --- ## [Need Quick Legal Help to Transfer O&G Working Interest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-quick-legal-help-to-transfer-o-g-working-interest/4732)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Marino](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mark_Marino)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2016, 8:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-quick-legal-help-to-transfer-o-g-working-interest/4732 "2016-07-27T20:53:15Z")
Hello, I’ve reached an agreement to sell my “wellbore only” working interest in a producing O&G property and I need some quick assistance in drafting the assignment. I’ve promised the buyer that I could deliver an assig… --- ## [Property](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/property/4754)
**Author:** [@Christina1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Christina1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2016, 10:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/property/4754 "2016-07-26T22:38:07Z")
Hi all, I’m trying to help my grandson gather info on how to get property left to him by his grandmother into his name. Also, how would we be able to find out the value of the land? Any info to get us started would be a … --- ## [Mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights/4765)
**Author:** [@m\_swain](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/m_swain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2016, 8:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights/4765 "2016-07-21T20:25:31Z")
If a deed in 1925 states “reserves one-sixteenth 1/16 of the oil and gas royalties,” does it mean only 1/16 or if the use in 1925 of 1/16 was a short-hand way of meaning one half 1/2 of the mineral interest because the s… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=17) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=19)