# Law & Legal **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=21 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 22 --- ## [Leagal help to put mineral rights in are names](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leagal-help-to-put-mineral-rights-in-are-names/18592)
**Author:** [@brad\_anderson1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/brad_anderson1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2014, 4:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leagal-help-to-put-mineral-rights-in-are-names/18592 "2014-09-29T16:07:08Z")
My brother and sister are wanting to put my father’s mineral rights in our names. My father died December 2010 with no will in California. Everything my father had went to my stepmother. She passed 1 year later December … --- ## [Unleased cemetery in pool texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unleased-cemetery-in-pool-texas/9455)
**Author:** [@nancy\_peterson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nancy_peterson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2014, 11:41am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unleased-cemetery-in-pool-texas/9455 "2014-09-11T11:41:42Z")
What would be a guess outcome, if there are 6 wells that have been going for 2 years in a pool, an old family cemetery was unleased, but was included in the pool, now they want to lease the unleased tract. The deed says … --- ## [What is a Horizonatal Well Agreement?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-is-a-horizonatal-well-agreement/9489)
**Author:** [@Allison\_Coffey](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Allison_Coffey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 10:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-is-a-horizonatal-well-agreement/9489 "2014-08-27T22:59:26Z")
My siblings and I inherited minerals from my father. We have received royalty payments over the past couple of years from two different companies. We now have a new operator and they are drilling 6 new wells. We have rec… --- ## [Deed verbage and Federal Land Bank help](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/deed-verbage-and-federal-land-bank-help/9525)
**Author:** [@Roger\_Waters](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Roger_Waters)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 10:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/deed-verbage-and-federal-land-bank-help/9525 "2014-08-21T22:26:38Z")
I’m trying to help my parents out with some land that they are selling. The land is in Arkansas, no current leases, etc. My grandfather bought the land in the late 30’s from the Federal Land Bank (St. Louis, I believe), … --- ## [Hallco Petroleum "vs." Chaparral Energy, Will likely lose 90% of my royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hallco-petroleum-vs-chaparral-energy-will-likely-lose-90-of-my-royalties/20359)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Krane](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ed_Krane)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 3:30am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hallco-petroleum-vs-chaparral-energy-will-likely-lose-90-of-my-royalties/20359 "2014-08-21T03:30:21Z")
I’m a royalty owner in Kay County, Oklahoma on long-standing producing leases in S/2 of Section 9, Township 27 North, Range 5 East of Kay County…passed down by father and grandfather. My grandfather was a big oilman in t… --- ## [Process of "Conveying" Mineral Interests to Trust Beneficiaries](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/process-of-conveying-mineral-interests-to-trust-beneficiaries/9566)
**Author:** [@M\_C\_Warren](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M_C_Warren)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2014, 1:36am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/process-of-conveying-mineral-interests-to-trust-beneficiaries/9566 "2014-08-20T01:36:17Z")
I’m the successor trustee to an individual’s trust who recently passed away. They lived in Oklahoma. This person was not married and named 2 beneficiaries to the Trust assets. The Mineral Interests were properly deeded … --- ## [Does anyone know the legal process to correct inaccurate legal descriptions in mineral interests deeded into trust](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/does-anyone-know-the-legal-process-to-correct-inaccurate-legal-descriptions-in-mineral-interests-deeded-into-trust/9638)
**Author:** [@Angela\_Havel](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Angela_Havel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 7:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/does-anyone-know-the-legal-process-to-correct-inaccurate-legal-descriptions-in-mineral-interests-deeded-into-trust/9638 "2014-08-18T19:40:28Z")
Hello: An attorney our family hired to create a trust filed inaccurate and/or incomplete legal descriptions of our mineral interest properties deeded into a trust. Unfortunately, we didn’t catch these errors until after… --- ## [Quitclaim from me into my trust](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/quitclaim-from-me-into-my-trust/17583)
**Author:** [@cb\_robertson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/cb_robertson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 6:03am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/quitclaim-from-me-into-my-trust/17583 "2014-08-18T06:03:27Z")
I only own the oil, gas, and mineral rights. I want to quitclaim it into my trust and am doing this on my own as I manage it and am trustee of the trust. The legal form I paid for for the state of Utah suggests the terms… --- ## [Company didn't pay bonus in agreed to time](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/company-didnt-pay-bonus-in-agreed-to-time/9581)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Sawyer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tom_Sawyer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2014, 7:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/company-didnt-pay-bonus-in-agreed-to-time/9581 "2014-08-16T19:32:17Z")
I sent 30-day letter on July 7. Didn’t get check until August 14th which I refused. Original lease said they have 150 days; if bonus is not received then 30-day letter has to be sent. Addendum said lessor to be paid in… --- ## [Is the gas company required to pay interest on suspended royalties in PA](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-the-gas-company-required-to-pay-interest-on-suspended-royalties-in-pa/9588)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Larsen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Earl_Larsen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2014, 7:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-the-gas-company-required-to-pay-interest-on-suspended-royalties-in-pa/9588 "2014-08-15T19:56:17Z")
Is the gas company required to pay interest on suspended royalties in PA? --- ## [California oil and gas lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/california-oil-and-gas-lease/9652)
**Author:** [@Pat\_Parrish](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Pat_Parrish)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 12:54am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/california-oil-and-gas-lease/9652 "2014-08-12T00:54:02Z")
I’m in a situation where the developer of my condo building has been collecting oil royalties for 32 years. The owners found out recently that the mineral rights were never reserved and that we are entitled to the royalt… --- ## [How to find legal description of oil/mineral lease?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-find-legal-description-of-oil-mineral-lease/20530)
**Author:** [@Paul6](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Paul6)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2014, 2:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-find-legal-description-of-oil-mineral-lease/20530 "2014-08-09T14:25:41Z")
I have a question on what legal description to use when transferring oil/mineral leases. We are using a quitclaim deed form but under legal description of the property I’m not sure what to put in. We have tax documents w… --- ## [Chesapeake royalty underpayment](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chesapeake-royalty-underpayment/21411)
**Author:** [@jay\_hester](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/jay_hester)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2014, 5:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chesapeake-royalty-underpayment/21411 "2014-08-05T17:26:11Z")
How does Chesapeake get away with underpayment of royalties? They pay 1/2 per unit amount compared to other companies. They should be paying the fair market value. Why must they cheat the people that are allowing them to… --- ## [Property Taxes and Intestacy in Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/property-taxes-and-intestacy-in-texas/9732)
**Author:** [@Ray\_H\_Joyson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ray_H_Joyson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2014, 5:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/property-taxes-and-intestacy-in-texas/9732 "2014-08-03T17:46:41Z")
If I understand correctly, when someone with real property in Texas dies without a Will, their children inherit the property … but their spouse has a life estate in the property. Who, then, would be legally responsible … --- ## [Need release letter or Not](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-release-letter-or-not/9937)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Pruitt](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard_Pruitt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2014, 4:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-release-letter-or-not/9937 "2014-07-12T16:36:41Z")
We recently had Tall City acquire our lease from Chesapeake in October 2013. They acquired everything except two sections of land, lease expired 1-31-2014. Been getting run around from Chesapeake and I have checked with … --- ## [How can they use my surface, for their own purposes without permission or compensation?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-can-they-use-my-surface-for-their-own-purposes-without-permission-or-compensation/9994)
**Author:** [@Maxine\_Jenkins](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Maxine_Jenkins)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2014, 2:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-can-they-use-my-surface-for-their-own-purposes-without-permission-or-compensation/9994 "2014-07-10T14:32:29Z")
I am a property owner in Oklahoma with both surface and mineral ownership. A “water service” company has laid a 10” aluminum irrigation pipe in the ditch within the property boundaries, i.e., to the middle of the road. S… --- ## [Lawyer question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lawyer-question/9975)
**Author:** [@Todd\_Matson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Todd_Matson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2014, 9:58pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lawyer-question/9975 "2014-07-05T21:58:07Z")
I am just curious if anyone knew of a North Dakota probate lawyer that doesn’t require the payment upfront. I have called many different lawyers from all around the state, but they all have said that they cannot trust ou… --- ## [Where do I look for deeds to mineral rights I inherited through the family](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-do-i-look-for-deeds-to-mineral-rights-i-inherited-through-the-family/9971)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Peterson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Michael_Peterson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2014, 4:43pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-do-i-look-for-deeds-to-mineral-rights-i-inherited-through-the-family/9971 "2014-07-05T16:43:50Z")
Would the mineral rights deed be recorded somewhere in the Fresno County records? If the mineral right were passed down to a relative where would this document be recorded? --- ## [Getting out of lease. No bonus payed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/getting-out-of-lease-no-bonus-payed/10014)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Sawyer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tom_Sawyer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2014, 9:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/getting-out-of-lease-no-bonus-payed/10014 "2014-06-30T21:54:47Z")
I signed a lease with a shell company, no address or phone on record. The order of payment was 150 days but the addendum is for 120 days. I spoke to the rep once and they told me it would be around 220 days. I asked, we… --- ## [How do I get mineral rights on my property](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-get-mineral-rights-on-my-property/22581)
**Author:** [@D\_voegeli](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/D_voegeli)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2014, 3:49am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-get-mineral-rights-on-my-property/22581 "2014-06-29T03:49:49Z")
I bought a house that shows the mineral rights going to the original owner, the house was built in 1921. I’d like to know how I can find out if anyone is currently getting paid for the oil that is being pumped out. Our e… --- ## [Net Revenue Interest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/net-revenue-interest/10044)
**Author:** [@Richard\_L\_Hertzenberg](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard_L_Hertzenberg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2014, 11:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/net-revenue-interest/10044 "2014-06-28T23:41:35Z")
What is the difference between a net revenue interest and mineral rights royalties? --- ## [\*oil & mineral lawyer needed\*](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-mineral-lawyer-needed/10116)
**Author:** [@Ian\_Douglas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ian_Douglas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2014, 6:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-mineral-lawyer-needed/10116 "2014-06-21T18:00:02Z")
I need help to weigh up both options: either sell my mineral acreage or get the most out of leasing it. OK, Clerk’s office holds no deed for me. I need to know what I really own. 160 acres stated on my brother’s deed af… --- ## [Fractional mineral interest not included in lease or distribution](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fractional-mineral-interest-not-included-in-lease-or-distribution/10124)
**Author:** [@James\_A\_Woods](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/James_A_Woods)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2014, 11:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fractional-mineral-interest-not-included-in-lease-or-distribution/10124 "2014-06-20T23:41:58Z")
What would be the process to claim your mineral interest portion of production and lease bonus of an old lease, if you were never contacted nor have funds in suspense? Is there a time limit on when you can claim bonus an… --- ## [Can undivided surface rights be sold separately?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-undivided-surface-rights-be-sold-separately/10243)
**Author:** [@Cyndy\_Davis](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cyndy_Davis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2014, 8:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-undivided-surface-rights-be-sold-separately/10243 "2014-06-20T20:07:31Z")
My family owns all of Section 36, Block 61, Township 2, T&P RR Co. Survey in Culberson County, Texas. We have currently had an offer to sell the land. Our shares are owned by 5 different families who each own 1/5 share o… --- ## [Royalty Payments](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-payments/10499)
**Author:** [@Glen\_Kirk](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Glen_Kirk)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2014, 11:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-payments/10499 "2014-05-25T23:54:25Z")
I am a Royalty owner in a well in Reeves County, Texas. I was getting checks every month up until February, 2014. When the checks stopped, I started calling and emailing trying to find out what happened. I was also getti… --- ## [How do Mineral Rights Work after Probating a Will](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-mineral-rights-work-after-probating-a-will/19467)
**Author:** [@Marguerite\_Lowak](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Marguerite_Lowak)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 8:30pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-mineral-rights-work-after-probating-a-will/19467 "2014-05-17T20:30:00Z")
New York, 1957 First The will states that the Wife will be the sole executrix of the will. There are no other names mentioned in the will. There are two documents that affirm the will is legit. Will is probated… --- ## [Proof that a seller has reserved mineral rights in california](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/proof-that-a-seller-has-reserved-mineral-rights-in-california/10625)
**Author:** [@Pat\_Parrish](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Pat_Parrish)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2014, 3:44pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/proof-that-a-seller-has-reserved-mineral-rights-in-california/10625 "2014-05-12T15:44:07Z")
What proof is necessary to see that mineral rights and royalties have been reserved or retained in California? I have a situation where I am suddenly receiving oil royalties from PXP and Venoco after living in my condo … --- ## [TRC Rules and regulations](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/trc-rules-and-regulations/10607)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Pruitt](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard_Pruitt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2014, 3:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/trc-rules-and-regulations/10607 "2014-05-11T15:13:16Z")
Just wondering how long does an operator in Texas have to report a completed well? What are the statutes concerning the first royalty payment, how long, and is there a penalty if the time limit is not met? Any informatio… --- ## [Range Resources-I need my Lease Signed by Them?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/range-resources-i-need-my-lease-signed-by-them/10638)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Larsen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Earl_Larsen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2014, 5:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/range-resources-i-need-my-lease-signed-by-them/10638 "2014-05-08T17:18:53Z")
I’ve signed a lease with Range Resources in PA-Washington County. Range says they don’t sign their leases therefore I cannot get a copy of the lease with a Range signature. How do you have a legal and business agreement … --- ## [Mineral Rights Inheritance Question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-inheritance-question/10887)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Stevens](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Scott_Stevens)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2014, 12:19am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-inheritance-question/10887 "2014-05-03T00:19:50Z")
My father passed away a few months ago and gave me a mineral rights deed just 2 days before he passed. I’ve checked with the county recorder and the mineral rights are still recorded in his name. He had very few assets a… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=20) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=22)