# Law & Legal **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=4 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Sale of mineral rights by non heir](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sale-of-mineral-rights-by-non-heir/74209)
**Author:** [@natksmith69](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/natksmith69)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 2:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sale-of-mineral-rights-by-non-heir/74209 "2024-02-12T14:41:47Z")
I recently became aware of inherited mineral rights. Recently, these rights were sold by a non-heir. After a lot of research, here is the situation: Mineral rights were inherited by my grandfather. He died in 1997 and … --- ## [Unresponsive New Operator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unresponsive-new-operator/74179)
**Author:** [@Randy\_Tymchuk](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Randy_Tymchuk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 10:17pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unresponsive-new-operator/74179 "2024-02-07T22:17:12Z")
Good afternoon! I am happy to find this forum! I have been very frustrated and have two questions as I would like to ensure I am following the appropriate process. Quick background: I have a Non-Participating Royalty In… --- ## [Anyone Familiar with Jay Management LLC in Leon Co.?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/anyone-familiar-with-jay-management-llc-in-leon-co/74008)
**Author:** [@benn\_bundy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/benn_bundy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 5:03pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/anyone-familiar-with-jay-management-llc-in-leon-co/74008 "2024-01-31T17:03:08Z")
Has anybody here had experience with Jay Management LLC as owner or operator of a lease? In 2020 a lease of mine (dated 1991) was assigned to them along with almost 200 other leases in six fields in Leon County. My lease… --- ## [Sold my mineral rights, they want some of the money back](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sold-my-mineral-rights-they-want-some-of-the-money-back/72867)
**Author:** [@PhencerOne](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/PhencerOne)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 1:01am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sold-my-mineral-rights-they-want-some-of-the-money-back/72867 "2024-01-29T01:01:07Z")
I recently sold some of my mineral rights to a company. They sent me a PSA, I signed it, returned it. They listed the price they were wanting to buy the lease for in the PSA. They sent me a deed which I had notarized, … --- ## [Mineral Interests following probate](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-interests-following-probate/73885)
**Author:** [@Bryant\_Martin1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bryant_Martin1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2024, 3:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-interests-following-probate/73885 "2024-01-20T15:06:08Z")
I received some papers in 2021 addressed to my late mother who passed away in 2010. The first attorney I called said I needed a probate so we went through the probate process and got all that complete. I have an order an… --- ## [Sale of mineral interests](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sale-of-mineral-interests/73765)
**Author:** [@DRAGON](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/DRAGON)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 7:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sale-of-mineral-interests/73765 "2024-01-08T19:33:36Z")
I sold 50% of my mineral rights and am wondering how long an oil company has to legally process my deed. It has been 6 months since the sale date. Wildfire said in September 2023 they were processing the deed. Wonder if … --- ## [Can titles be traced down through history?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-titles-be-traced-down-through-history/73393)
**Author:** [@Rutledge](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rutledge)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 9:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-titles-be-traced-down-through-history/73393 "2024-01-05T21:02:48Z")
Many of our family’s mineral rights wells have been around for maybe 100 years. I inherited my minerals from my father about 10 years ago. The wells were dead until 2020 when we leased and now they are producing. My fath… --- ## [Need Mineral Rights Lawyer for WV with property in Harrison and Grant Counties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-mineral-rights-lawyer-for-wv-with-property-in-harrison-and-grant-counties/73717)
**Author:** [@Crowlegs](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Crowlegs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 10:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-mineral-rights-lawyer-for-wv-with-property-in-harrison-and-grant-counties/73717 "2024-01-04T22:29:24Z")
Looking for a mineral rights lawyer in West Virginia to work with my lease in Harrison and Grant Counties. I live out of state and need to transfer my deed to a trust. --- ## [Civitas Resources. Over a year to reconcile account](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/civitas-resources-over-a-year-to-reconcile-account/73533)
**Author:** [@johnr3](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/johnr3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 7:23pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/civitas-resources-over-a-year-to-reconcile-account/73533 "2023-12-26T19:23:16Z")
It’s been over a year since Civitas Resources received corrective deeds from my attorney. Is this common? Anybody else experiencing this problem? On top of that, they sent a check that paid my family for wells we didn’t … --- ## [Tips for mineral royalty investments](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tips-for-mineral-royalty-investments/73364)
**Author:** [@MikeAthens](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MikeAthens)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 12:02am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tips-for-mineral-royalty-investments/73364 "2023-12-20T00:02:02Z")
Greetings! I reside in Greece and am interested in making a modest investment in the mineral sector, focusing on royalties and interests. However, I aim to conduct thorough research before committing any funds. What init… --- ## [Enerlex and bpxenergy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/enerlex-and-bpxenergy/72969)
**Author:** [@G\_L](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/G_L)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 10:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/enerlex-and-bpxenergy/72969 "2023-12-15T22:16:52Z")
The subject two companies are sending out letters to purchase mineral rights in San Augustine, Texas from a family that owns the rights. I am one of those family members who received a letter from Enerlex Inc., and my co… --- ## ["Surviving Issue" defined in Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/surviving-issue-defined-in-texas/72748)
**Author:** [@John\_Goode](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Goode)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2023, 11:48pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/surviving-issue-defined-in-texas/72748 "2023-12-09T23:48:26Z")
A trust terminated in 1954 when the Settlors (parents) died. The trust stipulated that the property vests into their “surviving issue” per stirpes. One son predeceases both Settlors and has no kids. Does his widow get th… --- ## [Foundation Energy Mgmt lawsuit](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/foundation-energy-mgmt-lawsuit/73167)
**Author:** [@Alexi\_Walker](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Alexi_Walker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/foundation-energy-mgmt-lawsuit/73167 "2023-11-27T15:43:39Z")
Does anyone know anything about this lawsuit against Foundation Energy Mgmt? I received something about late payments but I didn’t understand it fully. I think they are being sued for $5 mil? I’m sure if the owners win, … --- ## [State vs private ownership of mineral rights in right of way](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/state-vs-private-ownership-of-mineral-rights-in-right-of-way/73127)
**Author:** [@hyrumlw](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/hyrumlw)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 1:09am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/state-vs-private-ownership-of-mineral-rights-in-right-of-way/73127 "2023-11-27T01:09:23Z")
In 1942, my grandfather purchased 3/4 of a Section of property in Utah, bordered on the south side by an existing state highway on the Section line. In August 1952, my grandfather signed a right of way contract giving 5.… --- ## [Who pays the most if I want to sell my royalties?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/who-pays-the-most-if-i-want-to-sell-my-royalties/72990)
**Author:** [@Amanada](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Amanada)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 6:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/who-pays-the-most-if-i-want-to-sell-my-royalties/72990 "2023-11-13T18:29:46Z")
Has anyone really shopped around to find a company who pays the most? I have working interests and overriding royalties. Thanks! --- ## [Caddo contract question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/caddo-contract-question/72974)
**Author:** [@Jballard](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jballard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 7:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/caddo-contract-question/72974 "2023-11-07T19:47:25Z")
I had an offer from Caddo for some mineral rights that I hold that were gifted to me. I agreed to sell them as production had declined and it did not look as if any new wells would be drilled. That sale has not gone thro… --- ## [Marketing Non-op interests (operator's obligations)](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/marketing-non-op-interests-operators-obligations/72892)
**Author:** [@PatrickM](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/PatrickM)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/marketing-non-op-interests-operators-obligations/72892 "2023-11-05T15:42:48Z")
Does anyone know the obligations an Operator (specifically in North Dakota) has to market a non-Operator’s interest? The non-Ops volumes are too low for any midstream company to even consider and trucking is cost prohibi… --- ## [Can a Texas Lawyer Help Me?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-a-texas-lawyer-help-me/72864)
**Author:** [@mwils51](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mwils51)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-a-texas-lawyer-help-me/72864 "2023-11-04T20:57:38Z")
My wife and I have just inherited deed to 149.2 acres in Texas. We just paid for a survey and it came back as only 109 acres. The deed includes 50% mineral ownership on 149.2 acres and is leased and a brand new very high… --- ## [New DO according to "as drilled" plat](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-do-according-to-as-drilled-plat/72788)
**Author:** [@EmilyJ](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/EmilyJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 10:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-do-according-to-as-drilled-plat/72788 "2023-11-03T22:00:15Z")
I just received a new Division Order with a letter stating this is necessary due to the ownership having changed, whereby the participation factor has been corrected for Tract 20 (formerly identified as Tract 35) in acco… --- ## [Colorado Taxes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/colorado-taxes/72688)
**Author:** [@David\_Meinert](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/David_Meinert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 7:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/colorado-taxes/72688 "2023-10-20T19:40:42Z")
My grandfather owned mineral rights in 8 counties in Colorado (Washington, Lincoln, Jackson, Morgan, Logan, Elbert, Arapahoe, and Yuma). He passed away in 1963 in Arkansas, where his will was probated. His will was not p… --- ## [Non Payment by Chevron](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/non-payment-by-chevron/72621)
**Author:** [@cynthiaelm](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/cynthiaelm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 2:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/non-payment-by-chevron/72621 "2023-10-11T14:25:38Z")
My family and I own the mineral rights to a part of Section 69 in Reeves County, Texas. Noble Energy was managing that oil production, then sold to Chevron. As soon as Chevron took over, our royalty payments went down by… --- ## [Cad listing?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cad-listing/72585)
**Author:** [@Sambone](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sambone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 2:23am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cad-listing/72585 "2023-10-07T02:23:34Z")
Can anyone explain to me why the CAD would list 66 acres owned on a mineral interest at 1. Ownership please? --- ## [Landman or lawyer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/landman-or-lawyer/72531)
**Author:** [@gerry\_coone](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/gerry_coone)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/landman-or-lawyer/72531 "2023-10-06T19:46:24Z")
I have an uncurled title in Reeves County, Texas. A well has produced for years with suspended payment. I just got a letter wanting a buyout. The amount amazed me. So now I am wondering do I hire Landman or lawyer to see… --- ## [Do I Need a Texas Attorney?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-i-need-a-texas-attorney/72389)
**Author:** [@DavidR](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/DavidR)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 1:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-i-need-a-texas-attorney/72389 "2023-09-25T13:24:07Z")
I’m a retired senior Arizona resident and I’m dealing with issues with operator Permian Resources in Midland, Texas regarding possible violation of our lease in Reeves County. I am not alone; there are several people dea… --- ## [A corrupt Appraisal district](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/a-corrupt-appraisal-district/72398)
**Author:** [@Heaven](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Heaven)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 12:57am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/a-corrupt-appraisal-district/72398 "2023-09-25T00:57:21Z")
Good morning everyone. I live in Reeves County and I do not have minerals. But I do own a home. I am here to let you all know that I recently found out that the Reeves County appraisal office is under an investigation fo… --- ## [Need information on who to contact](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-information-on-who-to-contact/72062)
**Author:** [@Sheryl\_Moppin2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sheryl_Moppin2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 5:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-information-on-who-to-contact/72062 "2023-09-16T17:25:26Z")
Hello again, thank you for the information. My situation got a little more complicated, as I was going through old leases and court papers. My oil and gas and mineral are restricted Indian land. I never knew any of this … --- ## [SB 360 on royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sb-360-on-royalties/72326)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Ferrell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Darren_Ferrell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 7:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sb-360-on-royalties/72326 "2023-09-14T19:13:17Z")
If I’m understanding SB 360 correctly and have a lease held by production at 12.5%, then I should be paid a royalty of no less than 12.5% of the proceeds at the first point of sale. Obviously only my portion of the 12.5%… --- ## [Louisiana Small Succession](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/louisiana-small-succession/72085)
**Author:** [@Liljunbugg](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Liljunbugg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 1:50am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/louisiana-small-succession/72085 "2023-09-08T01:50:59Z")
Hello. I have been told I need to file a small succession to prove heirship. When speaking with the De Soto Parish County Clerk, they said I had to have an attorney do it, that I can’t do it myself. Has anyone dealt with… --- ## [DPU Agreement](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/dpu-agreement/72041)
**Author:** [@Signola](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Signola)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 1:38am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/dpu-agreement/72041 "2023-08-24T01:38:46Z")
Received a Designation and Pooling Agreement. Please explain what this is in layman’s terms. Supposedly this DPU is beneficial to all mineral owners. --- ## [Copy Land Survey](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/copy-land-survey/71517)
**Author:** [@marisol1245](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/marisol1245)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 10:01am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/copy-land-survey/71517 "2023-08-08T10:01:34Z")
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