# Law & Legal **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=5 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [Nobel County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/nobel-county/71796)
**Author:** [@John\_Gibson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Gibson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 2:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/nobel-county/71796 "2023-08-04T14:02:40Z")
I am about to tear my hair out! I am trying to clear up mess left by Chesapeake. We had around 30 wells/leases that Chesapeake sold on to various operators - Phillips, Territory, and Tapstone. Phillips and Territory we h… --- ## [Division Order Correction](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/division-order-correction/71313)
**Author:** [@Chris87](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Chris87)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 11:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/division-order-correction/71313 "2023-07-28T23:52:13Z")
I have minerals in Midland and Glasscock County, Texas that have had existing vertical well production for years. The operator just recently completed several horizontal wells and began reporting production starting Dece… --- ## [Negative bbl/oil production on statement](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/negative-bbl-oil-production-on-statement/71638)
**Author:** [@Mkmartinpoints](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mkmartinpoints)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 5:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/negative-bbl-oil-production-on-statement/71638 "2023-07-25T17:46:44Z")
How can I have negative production for current month, (not an adjustment)? OIL (BBL) 100.NR NR Mar 23 (191.00) 74.47 (14,223.96) This is Repsol in the Eagle Ford Shale. Thank you! --- ## [Sbi west texas i llc](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sbi-west-texas-i-llc/70634)
**Author:** [@P\_J\_Porter](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/P_J_Porter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 1:11am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sbi-west-texas-i-llc/70634 "2023-07-07T01:11:04Z")
Does anyone have an email address for this company? --- ## [Real Estate Attorney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/real-estate-attorney/71474)
**Author:** [@Edwin2448](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Edwin2448)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 12:25am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/real-estate-attorney/71474 "2023-07-07T00:25:23Z")
We have a Probated Will and Affidavits of Heirship filed in several counties and owed in several others and have been paid several checks. We have some counties that we need help with and several that need to be conveyed… --- ## [Water Rights in Texas 2023](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/water-rights-in-texas-2023/71293)
**Author:** [@Mineral\_Owner5](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mineral_Owner5)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 2:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/water-rights-in-texas-2023/71293 "2023-07-03T14:11:17Z")
Seeking your “opinions” on severing water rights from the surface and mineral interest in Texas? Legal or possible? --- ## [Gathering and Processing Fees allowed to be deducted from NPR](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gathering-and-processing-fees-allowed-to-be-deducted-from-npr/71385)
**Author:** [@Judith\_Anderson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Judith_Anderson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2023, 2:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gathering-and-processing-fees-allowed-to-be-deducted-from-npr/71385 "2023-06-30T14:24:19Z")
I have just received my first royalty check for my share of a non-participating royalty interest inheritance. The company has deducted almost all of the money received for gathering and processing fees. I thought that NP… --- ## [What if person died in Oregon and has oil and mineral rights in Oklahoma?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-if-person-died-in-oregon-and-has-oil-and-mineral-rights-in-oklahoma/71390)
**Author:** [@Sheryl\_Moppin2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sheryl_Moppin2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-if-person-died-in-oregon-and-has-oil-and-mineral-rights-in-oklahoma/71390 "2023-06-29T15:20:37Z")
My father lived in and died in Oregon back in 1994, there was a will and it got probated in Oregon. At the time of the will we only knew of one section that’s in Hughes County. I just recently discovered that there’s mor… --- ## [Transfer of Mineral BY UNKNOWN](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/transfer-of-mineral-by-unknown/71362)
**Author:** [@Mel007](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mel007)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 3:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/transfer-of-mineral-by-unknown/71362 "2023-06-26T15:25:11Z")
What can be done if a disabled individual’s deeds are transferred out of his name unknown? The document is in the area of ownership however 2 people with the same name also own same area. Transfer deed was not clear it l… --- ## [Division Order DISCREPANCY](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/division-order-discrepancy/71312)
**Author:** [@Chris87](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Chris87)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 11:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/division-order-discrepancy/71312 "2023-06-25T23:26:28Z")
I have minerals in Midland and Glasscock County, Texas that have had existing vertical well production for years. The operator just recently completed several horizontal wells and began reporting production starting Dece… --- ## [Texas NPRI Deed - Interpretation of Conveyance](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-npri-deed-interpretation-of-conveyance/70683)
**Author:** [@rollotomasi](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/rollotomasi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-npri-deed-interpretation-of-conveyance/70683 "2023-06-17T21:35:16Z")
Throwing this out here in hopes of getting some educated opinions about the correct interpretation of exactly how much of an interest was conveyed in this deed. I changed both the legal description and the names just for… --- ## [Finding a lawer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/finding-a-lawer/70796)
**Author:** [@MaePace](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MaePace)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2023, 9:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/finding-a-lawer/70796 "2023-06-17T21:34:50Z")
How can I find a lawyer? I have no money to pay to figure out all this mess. --- ## [Texas Mineral Rights & Surface Use](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-mineral-rights-surface-use/71194)
**Author:** [@Prose](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Prose)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 10:56am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-mineral-rights-surface-use/71194 "2023-06-14T10:56:18Z")
Hi, I’m looking to purchase and build on some land in Montgomery County, Texas, and was looking for recommendations on who to reach out to for questions and document review. There were a bunch of old leases (from a larg… --- ## [Pennsylvania Division Orders](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pennsylvania-division-orders/70920)
**Author:** [@willwall](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/willwall)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 12:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pennsylvania-division-orders/70920 "2023-05-25T12:33:59Z")
Hello all, In the state of Pennsylvania is it legally required to sign a Division Order? What are the ramifications if I do not sign the Division Order yet receive royalties? I only ask as it seems difficult to verify a… --- ## [Intersest on past royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/intersest-on-past-royalties/70925)
**Author:** [@ledp](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ledp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 12:36am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/intersest-on-past-royalties/70925 "2023-05-19T00:36:04Z")
I have corresponded several times with major operator finally received royalties on production from 2020 forward. Requested interest on past due royalties. Per several emails from major company say accounting is working … --- ## [ND Dormant Minerals - LLC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/nd-dormant-minerals-llc/70861)
**Author:** [@David\_Meinert](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/David_Meinert)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 4:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/nd-dormant-minerals-llc/70861 "2023-05-12T16:52:08Z")
Hello, I’ve reviewed the ND verbiage on dormant minerals and have the following question. I think I know the answer, but I’m not an attorney—so just wanted to get others’ thoughts. The statute lists a variety of situat… --- ## [How do I obtain clear title on inherited mineral rights?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-obtain-clear-title-on-inherited-mineral-rights/70100)
**Author:** [@Dautch](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dautch)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 3:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-obtain-clear-title-on-inherited-mineral-rights/70100 "2023-05-12T15:54:48Z")
I’m sure this is a multi-part answer, depending on this and that but here goes… Is it difficult to obtain “clear title” on inherited mineral rights? Love County, Oklahoma. --- ## [What creates requirement for new lease? new DO?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-creates-requirement-for-new-lease-new-do/70862)
**Author:** [@David\_Meinert](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/David_Meinert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 1:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-creates-requirement-for-new-lease-new-do/70862 "2023-05-12T13:33:13Z")
Hello, Broadly, I’m wondering what creates the requirement for a new lease and/or a new DO? More specifically: (a) If a company enters bankruptcy, but then emerges from bankruptcy with a new company name - does this r… --- ## [Recent Royalty Discovery - Unpaid Royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recent-royalty-discovery-unpaid-royalties/70331)
**Author:** [@ashantichaplin](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ashantichaplin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 2:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recent-royalty-discovery-unpaid-royalties/70331 "2023-05-09T14:31:35Z")
My mother received a declaration of interest letter from Plains Marketing LP, dated 2008, stamped URGENT and postmarked January 17, 2023. How urgent can it be? The letter was dated 15 years ago. The letter states that th… --- ## [Transfer of ORRI to children of deceased brother](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/transfer-of-orri-to-children-of-deceased-brother/70812)
**Author:** [@timmyd](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/timmyd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 12:55pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/transfer-of-orri-to-children-of-deceased-brother/70812 "2023-05-09T12:55:10Z")
How do you go about getting ORRI in Lea County, New Mexico transferred to adult kids? I guess it’s not as easy as it was 11 years ago when our mom died. Thanks in advance. --- ## [Non-participating Royalty Deed Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/non-participating-royalty-deed-texas/70674)
**Author:** [@ledp](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ledp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 1:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/non-participating-royalty-deed-texas/70674 "2023-04-25T13:40:47Z")
I am party to a non-participating royalty deed in Texas. The document states the wording usual 1/8 royalty. This deed was recorded in 1981. Does a floating royalty may apply here? I own interest in three adjacent section… --- ## [Relief for Pooling without consent](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/relief-for-pooling-without-consent/70396)
**Author:** [@MODD](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MODD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 1:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/relief-for-pooling-without-consent/70396 "2023-04-03T13:38:40Z")
The new owner of the lease from 2012 has pooled 77% of the production without the consent of the mineral owners while the remaining 23% was in the unit and could be pooled. The operator has also begun pumping a tract tha… --- ## [Received a declaration of interest letter for mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/received-a-declaration-of-interest-letter-for-mineral-rights/70333)
**Author:** [@ashantichaplin](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ashantichaplin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 12:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/received-a-declaration-of-interest-letter-for-mineral-rights/70333 "2023-03-29T12:40:28Z")
My mother received a declaration of interest letter from Plains Marketing LP, dated 2008, stamped URGENT and postmarked January 17, 2022. How urgent can it be? The letter was dated 15 years ago. The letter states that th… --- ## [LA. Property Sold](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/la-property-sold/70272)
**Author:** [@twkwik](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/twkwik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 1:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/la-property-sold/70272 "2023-03-28T13:26:04Z")
My Grandmother sold 4 acres of land in 1981. I know after 10 years the land reverts back to my Grandmother’s estate. What proof do I need to present to the gas company to stop the other person from continuing to receive … --- ## [Any advice for mineral owners when Landman is less than honest with owner, and is not technically a Landman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-advice-for-mineral-owners-when-landman-is-less-than-honest-with-owner-and-is-not-technically-a-landman/70061)
**Author:** [@Willjon](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Willjon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 2:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-advice-for-mineral-owners-when-landman-is-less-than-honest-with-owner-and-is-not-technically-a-landman/70061 "2023-03-09T14:12:31Z")
Reading emails (no names are added) transpired from a landman and owner of a mineral conveyance. OWNER: Did you get my brother to sell? Because we both want to or no one. And please remember I can’t sell all; I am willi… --- ## [Trinity Operating Proposed Settlement](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/trinity-operating-proposed-settlement/69956)
**Author:** [@Diane49](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Diane49)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 3:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/trinity-operating-proposed-settlement/69956 "2023-03-01T15:24:03Z")
I have received notice of a proposed settlement in Lee v. Trinity Operating re: class action for TO’s delay in paying interest on delayed payments owed for property owed by plaintiffs. For reference, the case is #16-CV-5… --- ## [Valuation of minerals question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/valuation-of-minerals-question/69140)
**Author:** [@Vickey1956](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Vickey1956)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2023, 6:24am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/valuation-of-minerals-question/69140 "2023-02-18T06:24:24Z")
Can you tell me if you inherit some mineral rights through a trust and 2 years later your siblings choose to sell their part for $12,000.00 an acre and you don’t, they have a valuation on their minerals done afterwards f… --- ## [Ancillary probate](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ancillary-probate/69735)
**Author:** [@Cfbram](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cfbram)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 4:55pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ancillary-probate/69735 "2023-02-15T16:55:46Z")
My mother passed away 10 years ago. My brother and I have been notified by Clap Rock that my mother had some mineral and oil rights from her brother. Now I need a lawyer to help us. I have seen in posts that there are la… --- ## [Where should a probate decree be filed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-should-a-probate-decree-be-filed/69253)
**Author:** [@fjonesiv](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/fjonesiv)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 2:39am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-should-a-probate-decree-be-filed/69253 "2023-02-08T02:39:33Z")
Is the term “probate decree” the correct phrase describing the outcome of a probate proceeding? I’m assuming this is the document that would declare who owns minerals that were passed down. Is that correct? Where should… --- ## [Mineral Rights Evaluation](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-evaluation/69641)
**Author:** [@lmerchant](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/lmerchant)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 2:02am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-evaluation/69641 "2023-02-08T02:02:37Z")
Hi, I am currently going through a divorce. I live in Indiana; however, own mineral rights in Texas. My attorney would like to know if there is someone you can recommend who can perform a mineral rights evaluation for me… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=4) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/law-legal/7.md?page=6)