# Law & Legal **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=22 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 23 --- ## [Working Interests](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/working-interests/10856)
**Author:** [@Jenny](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jenny)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2014, 9:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/working-interests/10856 "2014-04-30T21:11:14Z")
Several siblings and I just learned that my deceased mother had left us an heir, “own an interest in an oil and gas lease, commonly referred to as a working interest.” Most of us have received a letter from a “Landman” a… --- ## [Heir question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/heir-question/11781)
**Author:** [@terry\_guy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/terry_guy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2014, 2:43am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/heir-question/11781 "2014-04-12T02:43:28Z")
My 85 year old aunt has just started receiving her royalty check for her mineral rights to a small parcel in LaSalle County, Texas. She does not have a will as she says she does not need one with what little stuff she wi… --- ## [Production before lease signed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-before-lease-signed/11599)
**Author:** [@William\_Ditto](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/William_Ditto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2014, 3:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-before-lease-signed/11599 "2014-04-09T15:19:38Z")
Maybe you all can help me understand if I have recourse or not. Midyear in 2012 I was contacted to sign a lease from EoG as they were looking for heirs to my father who had passed away a few months before. They did locat… --- ## [After divorce ist wifes children](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/after-divorce-ist-wifes-children/11165)
**Author:** [@nancy\_peterson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nancy_peterson)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2014, 12:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/after-divorce-ist-wifes-children/11165 "2014-04-09T12:41:13Z")
If grandfather left royalty interest to his son and heirs, he died, then everything goes to the son. If son married, had two children, then divorced, remarried, had two more children, but in son’s will left everything in… --- ## [Mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights/11952)
**Author:** [@trinidad\_nuncio](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/trinidad_nuncio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2014, 7:01am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights/11952 "2014-04-09T07:01:05Z")
Looking to buy some land in Harris County, Texas. How would I know if the mineral rights are there? Does the realtor have to tell you if the mineral rights are included? Trini --- ## [Mandatory Lease Language](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mandatory-lease-language/11265)
**Author:** [@Chip\_Reinhart](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Chip_Reinhart)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2014, 11:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mandatory-lease-language/11265 "2014-04-08T23:35:39Z")
Hi All, I’m putting together my own custom oil and gas lease for use on my family’s property. I’ve been spending time looking at a bunch of lease examples that I can find online and would like to know if there is any pa… --- ## [Division Orders](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/division-orders/11250)
**Author:** [@Steven\_Holt](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Steven_Holt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2014, 10:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/division-orders/11250 "2014-04-03T22:07:48Z")
My family finally received Division Orders from the company that drilled our section but I am not comfortable with a provision contained therein. Can anyone explain the meaning of: “No change of interest is binding on … --- ## [Mineral Rights Attorney in Monterey County, CA?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-attorney-in-monterey-county-ca/11121)
**Author:** [@Annie\_Kip](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Annie_Kip)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2014, 6:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-attorney-in-monterey-county-ca/11121 "2014-03-27T18:16:14Z")
I am looking for a lawyer in Monterey County, California who knows mineral rights. Does anyone have a good recommendation? If not, how would you suggest going about finding one? Thanks! --- ## [Lapsed mineral lease verses current surface lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lapsed-mineral-lease-verses-current-surface-lease/11141)
**Author:** [@Glenn\_Heitkamp](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Glenn_Heitkamp)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2014, 12:22pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lapsed-mineral-lease-verses-current-surface-lease/11141 "2014-03-27T12:22:10Z")
Presently looking for legal information concerning a mineral lease that will expire within 4 weeks and a surface lease that will expire in 18 months. My present situation is my signed mineral lease will expire soon and … --- ## [An Oklahoma law question, please discuss](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/an-oklahoma-law-question-please-discuss/11245)
**Author:** [@Maxine\_Jenkins](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Maxine_Jenkins)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2014, 7:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/an-oklahoma-law-question-please-discuss/11245 "2014-03-25T19:33:04Z")
If a mineral owner were to lease to an energy company, that energy company to lease to another, and that company elects to forego well participation and is subject to unitizing by the corporation commission; then are the… --- ## [How do I ensure a contract is legal and binding?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-ensure-a-contract-is-legal-and-binding/11415)
**Author:** [@Marion](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Marion)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2014, 3:47am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-ensure-a-contract-is-legal-and-binding/11415 "2014-03-09T03:47:32Z")
My sister and I are in the final stages of negotiations. She has already mailed her contract back to the company. Yesterday, I posed some email questions to our “landman” and while he addressed the other questions in two… --- ## [Title Opinion](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/title-opinion/11472)
**Author:** [@Lagunaroy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Lagunaroy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2014, 5:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/title-opinion/11472 "2014-03-08T17:07:41Z")
Ok, I know there is a lot of knowledge out there and I need some opinions please. The question is “are title opinions proprietary?” Here is the background, about 18-24 months ago I signed a lease on a small tract that … --- ## [Ownership Laws pertaining to Judgements](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ownership-laws-pertaining-to-judgements/11343)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Overton](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ryan_Overton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2014, 6:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ownership-laws-pertaining-to-judgements/11343 "2014-03-07T18:36:13Z")
Hello, My mother passed in 2006, clearly leaving in her will Mineral Property, in equal shares, to myself and her other 2 children. There has been ongoing dispute regarding the estate, which was probated in Harris Count… --- ## [Ownership of Mineral Rights in AR](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ownership-of-mineral-rights-in-ar/11465)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Tucker](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jack_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2014, 2:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ownership-of-mineral-rights-in-ar/11465 "2014-02-26T14:41:33Z")
My Grandfather lived on land my uncle bought and paid for. Years later my uncle put his father in a nursing home and he later died. My uncle sold the land and gave the money to my mother who was a widow. My uncle kept th… --- ## [One lease different sections/ Mckenzie county](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/one-lease-different-sections-mckenzie-county/19329)
**Author:** [@jennifer\_kracht](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/jennifer_kracht)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2014, 9:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/one-lease-different-sections-mckenzie-county/19329 "2014-02-08T21:36:29Z")
365 acres owned since 1920’s now handed down to 3 family members. Half in one Section and half 2 Sections away. Mineral rights still owned by landowners. A well is pumping and producing oil. The well is actually on anoth… --- ## [Utah well spacing change ?s](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/utah-well-spacing-change-s/11903)
**Author:** [@Rod\_Knight](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rod_Knight)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2014, 3:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/utah-well-spacing-change-s/11903 "2014-01-16T15:46:08Z")
Greetings from the frozen north. I received a second offer to participate in wells after the first offer expired. I did not want to participate as the operator changed the well space from 40 acres to 640 acres after the … --- ## [Theft by State of Arkansas of leased mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/theft-by-state-of-arkansas-of-leased-mineral-rights/11954)
**Author:** [@Soncelia\_R\_Byrd](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Soncelia_R_Byrd)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2014, 1:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/theft-by-state-of-arkansas-of-leased-mineral-rights/11954 "2014-01-14T13:42:36Z")
Back around 1944 my grandfather owned property that were in binding leases with Sun Oil for oil and natural gas. My grandmother contacted President Eisenhower at the time of his death because she could not get an attorne… --- ## [Trouble with old Texas deed language](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/trouble-with-old-texas-deed-language/12766)
**Author:** [@Gary\_A](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Gary_A)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2014, 11:14am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/trouble-with-old-texas-deed-language/12766 "2014-01-09T11:14:26Z")
In the early 60's, my father sold a piece of land in Lavaca County and reserved half the royalties. The current owner has leased the land with a 22.5% royalty, and an oil & gas company is putting together a pooling unit… --- ## [Anyone with good results from mineral rights attorney in Bakersfield, Calif area?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/anyone-with-good-results-from-mineral-rights-attorney-in-bakersfield-calif-area/20743)
**Author:** [@Les\_B](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Les_B)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2014, 9:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/anyone-with-good-results-from-mineral-rights-attorney-in-bakersfield-calif-area/20743 "2014-01-03T21:26:04Z")
My sister and I recently inherited mineral rights, some in North Dakota Bakken Field not leased and some leased and producing near Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. We don’t live in either of those states. We hav… --- ## [Van Buren County Mineral Rights in Arkansas/ ownership of mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/van-buren-county-mineral-rights-in-arkansas-ownership-of-mineral-rights/12180)
**Author:** [@Danny\_Longing3](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Danny_Longing3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2013, 3:54am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/van-buren-county-mineral-rights-in-arkansas-ownership-of-mineral-rights/12180 "2013-12-16T03:54:50Z")
I recently lost 110 acres of minerals, by all state and federal laws, belonged to me, in circuit court, in Van Buren Co. I purchased the property in 2000. The seller did not mention the mineral rights at point of purchas… --- ## [PROBATE ATTORNEY ND Williams](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/probate-attorney-nd-williams/12304)
**Author:** [@Mary\_Burna](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mary_Burna)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 10:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/probate-attorney-nd-williams/12304 "2013-11-22T22:19:27Z")
I am looking for a probate attorney. My family has a small amount of mineral rites. We negotiated a lease, received the upfront payment and now to receive the royalties we are told we need to file probate in ND. Thes… --- ## [What to do about lease terms that seem objectionable?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-to-do-about-lease-terms-that-seem-objectionable/12352)
**Author:** [@A\_Corder](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/A_Corder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2013, 5:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-to-do-about-lease-terms-that-seem-objectionable/12352 "2013-11-19T17:07:13Z")
Hello, I have a fracking lease on a residential lot that I own the mineral rights to, but it has several clauses that I am concerned about. If anyone could help me, I'd appreciate it. My mother signed a lease on this lot… --- ## [Bankruptcy case](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bankruptcy-case/12447)
**Author:** [@gary\_speckman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/gary_speckman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 9:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bankruptcy-case/12447 "2013-11-13T21:08:14Z")
I need someone legal from Texas to help me in a bankruptcy case problem? --- ## [Oil and Gas Lease Expiration](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-expiration/12424)
**Author:** [@Justin\_T\_Olson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Justin_T_Olson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2013, 6:04pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-expiration/12424 "2013-11-09T18:04:55Z")
Simple question on a paid up oil and gas lease in North Dakota. We have a Paid Up Oil and Gas Lease that has June 15th 2011 written in the lease, however was not recorded until August 1st 2011. Does this 4 year lease e… --- ## [Need help with a Stipulation of Mineral Interest as a corrective document to an erroneous deed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-help-with-a-stipulation-of-mineral-interest-as-a-corrective-document-to-an-erroneous-deed/12858)
**Author:** [@John\_Bolles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Bolles)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2013, 5:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-help-with-a-stipulation-of-mineral-interest-as-a-corrective-document-to-an-erroneous-deed/12858 "2013-11-04T17:06:00Z")
My parents owned 143 acres of land which they leased to an oil and gas company in 2007. In 2009 they sold 15.01 acres to someone, and in that deed reserved the mineral rights for 10 years from the date of sale. Also in 2… --- ## [Mineral Rights Ownership Transfer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-ownership-transfer/12570)
**Author:** [@Roger1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Roger1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2013, 4:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-ownership-transfer/12570 "2013-10-28T16:29:19Z")
My mother had a specified interest in the mineral rights on a parcel of land in Hot Springs County, WY, which is currently under lease and drilling is about to start. She recently passed away and her Will states that her… --- ## [Information on oil and mineral rights from deceased step mother](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/information-on-oil-and-mineral-rights-from-deceased-step-mother/20571)
**Author:** [@Beverly\_Hunter](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Beverly_Hunter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2013, 9:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/information-on-oil-and-mineral-rights-from-deceased-step-mother/20571 "2013-10-22T21:11:16Z")
I was recently notified that my stepmother passed away. I am in the process of probating her will, since my brother and I were left as the executors. Among doing this her sisters, who have all her important papers, notif… --- ## [Royalty In Suspense for many years](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-in-suspense-for-many-years/12618)
**Author:** [@William\_Douglas\_Archer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/William_Douglas_Archer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2013, 12:15am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-in-suspense-for-many-years/12618 "2013-10-19T00:15:51Z")
Recently identified a well that has been producing for over 30 years. The minerals were acquired post marriage, lease was entered into by husband “et ux” with wife. Several years later, husband conveyed the royalty to a … --- ## [New Mexico Succession Law](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-mexico-succession-law/12621)
**Author:** [@Ben2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ben2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2013, 5:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-mexico-succession-law/12621 "2013-10-17T17:29:44Z")
Hello All, Newbie here. My family owns a 2% undivided interest in both surface and minerals in 3 tracts located in New Mexico. I have a few succession questions if anyone can provide some light. Any assistance would be… --- ## [Payne Co, OK pooling order and owner's interest burden](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/payne-co-ok-pooling-order-and-owners-interest-burden/12667)
**Author:** [@David\_P](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/David_P)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2013, 1:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/payne-co-ok-pooling-order-and-owners-interest-burden/12667 "2013-10-11T13:28:02Z")
I have a mineral interest in land that is subject to a pooling order: http://imaging.occeweb.com/AP/Orders/occ5043194.pdf I am trying to understand what is meant by the phrase "owner's interest is burdened" in the follo… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=21) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=23)