# Law & Legal **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=25 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 26 --- ## [Indemnity clause on division orders](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/indemnity-clause-on-division-orders/21693)
**Author:** [@wood](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/wood)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2012, 7:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/indemnity-clause-on-division-orders/21693 "2012-05-02T19:39:58Z")
I had a question about the indemnity clause that is always included on my division orders (in the state of Colorado). I understand that the indemnity clause protects the company from overpayment in the case of getting th… --- ## [What Do I Own?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-do-i-own/21507)
**Author:** [@patty\_laird](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/patty_laird)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2012, 3:21am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-do-i-own/21507 "2012-05-02T03:21:03Z")
I recently inherited mineral rights in several Texas counties. For the most part the rights have been ignored for quite a while. I do think the taxes are paid because I found some receipts. Some of the land is in product… --- ## [Just found out I am an heir but no physical proof NEED ADVICE](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/just-found-out-i-am-an-heir-but-no-physical-proof-need-advice/21484)
**Author:** [@M\_Davis](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M_Davis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 4:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/just-found-out-i-am-an-heir-but-no-physical-proof-need-advice/21484 "2012-04-30T16:50:20Z")
I was contacted by an oil and gas attorney about being an heir to some land from my grandmother that I did not know I had. The area is known to be rich in minerals. What would be your advice as the attorney contacted me … --- ## [Legal Questions](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/legal-questions/21514)
**Author:** [@Ramona\_Kay\_Prentiss](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ramona_Kay_Prentiss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2012, 12:33am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/legal-questions/21514 "2012-04-26T00:33:55Z")
I have some legal questions as to ownership of the surface land I had in Section 6 Township 6 North Range 7 West but I do not think they let you talk like I will need to over this discussion forum system so do we each ha… --- ## [Someone is leaseing my mineral rights to different Oil Companies since 1985 many times and I have never received a dime in that time. I have some of the company's names](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/someone-is-leaseing-my-mineral-rights-to-different-oil-companies-since-1985-many-times-and-i-have-never-received-a-dime-in-that-time-i-have-some-of-the-companys-names/21530)
**Author:** [@Ramona\_Kay\_Prentiss](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ramona_Kay_Prentiss)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2012, 1:25am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/someone-is-leaseing-my-mineral-rights-to-different-oil-companies-since-1985-many-times-and-i-have-never-received-a-dime-in-that-time-i-have-some-of-the-companys-names/21530 "2012-04-25T01:25:10Z")
Do I get a lawyer or is there a commission that takes care of these things. I sold the last part of land 11/3/2003 and the people leased my mineral rights that month knowing the deed reads less any mineral rights on it t… --- ## [Coal in PA](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/coal-in-pa/21651)
**Author:** [@terri](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/terri)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2012, 9:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/coal-in-pa/21651 "2012-04-16T21:08:16Z")
Hi All. My family mined and retained coal on an 80-acre farm in PA. While researching deeds, we found that a local coal company signed leases and mined coal with an agreement with the surface owners. Where do I begin? --- ## [Atascosa county,tx](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/atascosa-county-tx/21652)
**Author:** [@suzy\_smith](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/suzy_smith)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2012, 4:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/atascosa-county-tx/21652 "2012-04-11T16:59:19Z")
I am one of three heirs to 70 acres with 100% mineral rights in Atascosa County, Texas. The will has been probated, but property is still in estate, so is undivided between the heirs. My brother is executor. Last year, w… --- ## [Reeves County , Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/reeves-county-texas/21694)
**Author:** [@ray2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ray2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2012, 12:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/reeves-county-texas/21694 "2012-03-31T12:00:05Z")
I have an interest in 2,212 acres that is leased in Sections 19, 20, 21, and 22. But my question concerns the lease and option: 3 years with 2-year option. Does one have to honor the 2-year option if no drilling has occu… --- ## [Ratification of an oil & gas lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ratification-of-an-oil-gas-lease/21728)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Blackburn](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tom_Blackburn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 1:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ratification-of-an-oil-gas-lease/21728 "2012-03-27T13:47:08Z")
Our family has a small NPRI royalty interest in an 80 acre tract of land in south Texas that has been horizontally drilled for gas. We were unaware that we held an NPRI until just recently when we received a Ratification… --- ## [Seismic Survey Permission In Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/seismic-survey-permission-in-texas/21880)
**Author:** [@Wilson\_Inc](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Wilson_Inc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2012, 5:36am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/seismic-survey-permission-in-texas/21880 "2012-02-29T05:36:29Z")
In Texas, does the “operator” of a 1937 lease (yes, held by production from then to now) where wells are producing and all the surface owner’s surface acres are covered by the lease able to hire a company to do a seismic… --- ## [Estate Planing Question on Conveying Minerals](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/estate-planing-question-on-conveying-minerals/21912)
**Author:** [@Jim\_McCann1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jim_McCann1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2012, 1:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/estate-planing-question-on-conveying-minerals/21912 "2012-02-25T13:25:14Z")
I have mineral interests in several states and haven’t spoken to an attorney regarding estate planning. I have a revocable trust that conveys all assets to my wife. My question before I shell out the money to set up my e… --- ## [Beneficiary Deed in Montana](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/beneficiary-deed-in-montana/22014)
**Author:** [@marlene\_ferrel](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/marlene_ferrel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 4:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/beneficiary-deed-in-montana/22014 "2012-02-15T16:11:35Z")
Are mineral rights included as real property when doing a beneficiary deed in the state of Montana? --- ## [Looking for legal suggestions](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-for-legal-suggestions/22227)
**Author:** [@Ron2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ron2)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 3:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-for-legal-suggestions/22227 "2012-02-14T15:41:32Z")
I have an offer from a land broker but no contract yet. I would like to suggest to whoever is going to send a contract that it should hold me harmless for maintenance, transport, fees, or fines they encounter. I have hea… --- ## [Quit Claim that becomes effective upon death](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/quit-claim-that-becomes-effective-upon-death/22020)
**Author:** [@marlene\_ferrel](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/marlene_ferrel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 9:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/quit-claim-that-becomes-effective-upon-death/22020 "2012-02-11T21:28:11Z")
Does anyone know if it is possible to have a quitclaim drawn up and done completely legal and have it worded so it would become effective upon death? We would like to do this with our mineral rights that are active now a… --- ## [Okla Intestate Succession](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/okla-intestate-succession/22058)
**Author:** [@Stephanie\_Wilbanks](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Stephanie_Wilbanks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 7:23am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/okla-intestate-succession/22058 "2012-02-11T07:23:13Z")
A married male resident of Oklahoma dies in 1996. He inherited minerals in Oklahoma from his father’s estate in 1984. His only wife died in Oklahoma in 2011. She had one child from a prior marriage. Other potential heirs… --- ## [Updating the ownership of mineral rights?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/updating-the-ownership-of-mineral-rights/22022)
**Author:** [@John\_Pezzano](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Pezzano)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 4:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/updating-the-ownership-of-mineral-rights/22022 "2012-02-09T16:14:03Z")
My wife’s great-grandfather owned some property in Colorado County, Texas. Either he, or his children after he died, sold the property but kept the mineral rights. We don’t think the transfer to the children was specifie… --- ## [No Bonus Payment but Lease Already Recorded](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/no-bonus-payment-but-lease-already-recorded/22886)
**Author:** [@Sandy\_Brill](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sandy_Brill)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 11:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/no-bonus-payment-but-lease-already-recorded/22886 "2012-02-02T23:19:24Z")
Our family leased our mineral rights recently and after waiting the accepted period of time for our bonus payments without receiving them, several of us attempted to contact the lessee. After not getting any response (vo… --- ## [CMG Deductions from royalty check](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cmg-deductions-from-royalty-check/22278)
**Author:** [@Cynthia\_Johnson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cynthia_Johnson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2012, 4:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cmg-deductions-from-royalty-check/22278 "2012-01-28T16:46:42Z")
When a lease stipulates: “To deliver to the credit of lessor, free of cost in the pipeline to which lessee may connect his wells…” Is it okay for oil companies to deduct for CMG (Compression, Gathering & Treat)? --- ## [Fractured Mineral Rights...Stipulation...Do we need a Lawyer?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fractured-mineral-rights-stipulation-do-we-need-a-lawyer/22123)
**Author:** [@MRuggles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MRuggles)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2012, 4:01am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fractured-mineral-rights-stipulation-do-we-need-a-lawyer/22123 "2012-01-21T04:01:54Z")
I am new to this site so please excuse my ignorance! My Dilemma: My Grandfather owned 50% of the mineral rights to a "Tract" of "land" in Weld County Colorado. The other 50% is owned by two non family members (each has … --- ## [I need other mineral rights holders expertise please](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-need-other-mineral-rights-holders-expertise-please/22239)
**Author:** [@Helene\_Fox](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Helene_Fox)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 4:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-need-other-mineral-rights-holders-expertise-please/22239 "2012-01-17T16:53:25Z")
My mother-in-law passed away and left two properties in Williston, North Dakota, to her sons to be shared equally. My husband lives in another state as the brother who lives in Williston. The brother in North Dakota, dur… --- ## [Bonus significantly reduced during 30 "banking" days. I think I have been cold-drafted?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-significantly-reduced-during-30-banking-days-i-think-i-have-been-cold-drafted/22424)
**Author:** [@John\_D\_Mobley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_D_Mobley)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 8:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-significantly-reduced-during-30-banking-days-i-think-i-have-been-cold-drafted/22424 "2011-12-27T20:05:34Z")
Family members recently received an oil & gas lease in the mail. Included was a memo outlining our small interest in property in Borden County Texas, and terms outlining the location and mineral acres of the property. En… --- ## [Stepfather on Mom's oil lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/stepfather-on-moms-oil-lease/22364)
**Author:** [@Andy\_Stump](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Andy_Stump)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 11:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/stepfather-on-moms-oil-lease/22364 "2011-12-17T23:35:28Z")
Hello, My mother has mineral rights in North Dakota. She remarried in 1992 I believe. She was approached for a lease in 2007 and both my mom and stepfather signed the lease. The way I understand it is that my stepfather… --- ## ["Petroleum Oil & Natural Gas" but "No Minerals" Question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/petroleum-oil-natural-gas-but-no-minerals-question/22417)
**Author:** [@lowflyer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/lowflyer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 8:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/petroleum-oil-natural-gas-but-no-minerals-question/22417 "2011-12-06T20:06:51Z")
In Pennsylvania, if someone has only an interest in the “petroleum oil & natural gas” under a property as stated in a deed, but no mention of “minerals”, do they have the right to drill into minerals (which wouldn’t be o… --- ## [Mineral Deed legal question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-deed-legal-question/22472)
**Author:** [@JW\_Anderson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JW_Anderson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 3:13am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-deed-legal-question/22472 "2011-12-02T03:13:10Z")
I bought some minerals a while back in Oklahoma, and the mineral deed stipulated that “ALL right and title, and interest, if any, in and to all the oil, gas, and other minerals in and under and that may be produced from … --- ## [Land bought Deceptively](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/land-bought-deceptively/22770)
**Author:** [@Arthur\_Wigley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Arthur_Wigley)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2011, 1:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/land-bought-deceptively/22770 "2011-10-24T13:06:36Z")
I had an old farmhouse on 37.44 acres that I bought in 2007. My new wife got pregnant and the house was in need of repairs so we put it on the market. I had 1/2 mineral rights and 75% executive rights, which really was G… --- ## [Attorney Needed - Active Well With No Mineral Lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/attorney-needed-active-well-with-no-mineral-lease/22677)
**Author:** [@Teresa\_Jelks\_Kirkley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Teresa_Jelks_Kirkley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 1:13am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/attorney-needed-active-well-with-no-mineral-lease/22677 "2011-10-21T01:13:21Z")
I am an unleased mineral owner and I am not being paid for a well that has reached payout and not getting any answers from the oil and gas company. I am in need of the services of an attorney. Can one be referred to me? … --- ## [Penalty Interest in ND](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/penalty-interest-in-nd/22671)
**Author:** [@DeeAnn\_Solberg](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/DeeAnn_Solberg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2011, 12:31am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/penalty-interest-in-nd/22671 "2011-10-05T00:31:38Z")
How does one pursue an outstanding penalty payment. If the well is producing how can the under 100.00 rule come into the equation? Checks for production are being received but there is an 85.00 penalty that is still unpa… --- ## [Available Actions for Mineral Rights Owner in Texas, When Producer Is Not Paying Royalty?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/available-actions-for-mineral-rights-owner-in-texas-when-producer-is-not-paying-royalty/22727)
**Author:** [@Horace\_Hamilton](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Horace_Hamilton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2011, 2:44am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/available-actions-for-mineral-rights-owner-in-texas-when-producer-is-not-paying-royalty/22727 "2011-10-04T02:44:41Z")
A. Our family owns approximately 24% of mineral rights in a half section in Howard County, Texas for which a producing well came in approximately 10 months ago, but we have not received a division order nor royalty payme… --- ## [Colorado Oil & Gas Lease Being Drilled - I Haven't Signed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/colorado-oil-gas-lease-being-drilled-i-havent-signed/22805)
**Author:** [@Susan\_Barclay](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Susan_Barclay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 12:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/colorado-oil-gas-lease-being-drilled-i-havent-signed/22805 "2011-09-02T12:35:35Z")
My mineral rights are to 80 acres in La Plata County, Colorado. 40 acres are in one section where the well has been shut-in for over 20 years. In May 2008 I signed a three year lease and received a bonus. When the lease … --- ## ["declaratory judgment" vs declaration of descendancy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/declaratory-judgment-vs-declaration-of-descendancy/22842)
**Author:** [@Roberto\_Lozano\_Lopez](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Roberto_Lozano_Lopez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2011, 5:03am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/declaratory-judgment-vs-declaration-of-descendancy/22842 "2011-08-28T05:03:52Z")
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