# Ownership and Title

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## [XTO energy mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/xto-energy-mineral-rights/57148)

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**Author:** [@Sunday\_Stewart](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sunday_Stewart)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 10:55am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/xto-energy-mineral-rights/57148 "2020-05-09T10:55:32Z")

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I inherited mineral rights sent all the notarized affidavit of heirship papers and death certificate of my father’s into these people. In Bryan County, Oklahoma LAND SURVEYORS GET IT ALL AND THEN TELL ME OH SORRY WRONG J…

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## [Running Title in Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/running-title-in-texas/40588)

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**Author:** [@TXMineralOwner](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TXMineralOwner)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 3:25am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/running-title-in-texas/40588 "2020-05-05T03:25:00Z")

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If a buyer wants to purchase minerals in Texas, and the surface and mineral estates are still unified (not severed), do they have to use a licensed title company? I know for surface-only transactions that only certain li…

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## [Oil well ownership research](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-well-ownership-research/56992)

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**Author:** [@Kelly\_L\_Borelli](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kelly_L_Borelli)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 7:22pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-well-ownership-research/56992 "2020-04-10T19:22:28Z")

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I uncovered a letter to my mother dated 2011 about a lease in Garvin County. I contacted them stating that in 2016 we had filed and transferred all known leases and mineral rights from my mother and father to us 3 heirs.…

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## [Block 32 T1S Howard County Minerals](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/block-32-t1s-howard-county-minerals/56966)

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**Author:** [@Gwilliam](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Gwilliam)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 6:37pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/block-32-t1s-howard-county-minerals/56966 "2020-04-09T18:37:26Z")

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I have approximately 3 undivided nma in the NE/4 of Section 9, Block 32, Township 1S Howard County, Texas. I am a novice to this whole oil and gas song and dance. With that being said my minerals are unleased and accordi…

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## [Found out that I own mineral rights, now what](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/found-out-that-i-own-mineral-rights-now-what/56817)

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**Author:** [@JAKpk](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JAKpk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 4:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/found-out-that-i-own-mineral-rights-now-what/56817 "2020-03-27T16:08:26Z")

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I was just approached via letter by a land services company offering to acquire a lease for mineral rights I had no idea I had. When I talked to them, they said it was my dad’s and is now mine. I never even heard of this…

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## [Las animas county co](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/las-animas-county-co/56738)

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**Author:** [@Tinker](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tinker)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 7:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/las-animas-county-co/56738 "2020-03-19T19:05:10Z")

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Anyone experienced with Determination of Heirship in Las Animas County, Colorado?

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## [Personal Representative of Estate](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/personal-representative-of-estate/53894)

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**Author:** [@TwoShoeBeagie7](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TwoShoeBeagie7)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 10:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/personal-representative-of-estate/53894 "2020-03-11T22:19:00Z")

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In Texas, is there a certain time after which a personal representative of an estate can no longer execute instruments on behalf of the estate? In other words, once an estate is probated, do the devisees take over the as…

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## [Texas Exemplified Probate Help](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-exemplified-probate-help/56603)

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**Author:** [@TwoShoeBeagie7](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TwoShoeBeagie7)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 2:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-exemplified-probate-help/56603 "2020-03-11T14:54:24Z")

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Decedent died testate in California owning mineral rights in Texas. The estate was probated way back in 1927 and everything is on microfilm, a total of around 400 pages. When requesting an exemplified probate copy, which…

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## [Survey Referral in Ward County TX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/survey-referral-in-ward-county-tx/56378)

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**Author:** [@mcerney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mcerney)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/survey-referral-in-ward-county-tx/56378 "2020-02-29T21:41:55Z")

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Hello all! I’m hoping you can answer a few questions for me. For those who live in Monahan or in Ward County area, I’m looking for a referral for a surveyor, hoping that will add some value to my land. I own a lot I’m l…

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## [Caddo s2 t5n r9w](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/caddo-s2-t5n-r9w/56338)

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**Author:** [@NewToThis](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/NewToThis)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/caddo-s2-t5n-r9w/56338 "2020-02-28T15:26:52Z")

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I’ve now stumbled upon another will and have done more digging. I have come across some wells under my husband’s great-grandmother’s name (Lemon). There was apparently 80 acres and there were several wells and most are a…

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## [Unknown mineral rights ownership](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unknown-mineral-rights-ownership/56228)

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**Author:** [@dimaca](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/dimaca)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unknown-mineral-rights-ownership/56228 "2020-02-24T14:32:05Z")

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My siblings and I inherited mineral rights in North Dakota from our Aunt. We really don’t know exactly where and how much we own until we receive a lease or division order from an Oil/Gas Company. Currently, we have 8 an…

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## [Legal Rights - Being Sued Over Cloudy Title in Karnes County TX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/legal-rights-being-sued-over-cloudy-title-in-karnes-county-tx/56199)

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**Author:** [@Scott\_Berg](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Scott_Berg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 10:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/legal-rights-being-sued-over-cloudy-title-in-karnes-county-tx/56199 "2020-02-22T22:33:45Z")

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We were served by Burlington Resources regarding our ownership in mineral interests. They are suing 30+ individuals, etc. over interests. The title is cloudy and they are asking for declaratory relief. Burlington believe…

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## [Chickasha B150 LTA Chick B150 LTA](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chickasha-b150-lta-chick-b150-lta/56011)

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**Author:** [@sharpega](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/sharpega)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chickasha-b150-lta-chick-b150-lta/56011 "2020-02-15T15:13:24Z")

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This one is not for rookies—anyone know what this legal description is? It was found in trust documents and Okcountyrecords.com in Grady County. Just needing to know if I can load up the trucks and head to Beverly Hills? …

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## [EQT denying royalties after lease signed with Rice](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eqt-denying-royalties-after-lease-signed-with-rice/55951)

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**Author:** [@toomaydoug](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/toomaydoug)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eqt-denying-royalties-after-lease-signed-with-rice/55951 "2020-02-13T20:22:50Z")

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EQT seems to be denying executory interest although Rice Energy landmen didn’t read the deed that way and leased the minerals to us. EQT has not responded with clarification but I learned the Title Manager is reviewing i…

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## [Finding Percentage of Ownership](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/finding-percentage-of-ownership/55137)

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**Author:** [@Countryboy62420](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Countryboy62420)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 8:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/finding-percentage-of-ownership/55137 "2020-02-11T20:28:03Z")

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I am trying to find what percentage of a lease my grandfather owned. It started back with his great-grandfather and I am not finding anything at county records. I am looking to buy my family out. Is there someplace to lo…

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## [Ownership of a Share, Others Unknown](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ownership-of-a-share-others-unknown/55748)

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**Author:** [@Brennan](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Brennan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 6:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ownership-of-a-share-others-unknown/55748 "2020-02-08T18:20:18Z")

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Back in 1992 or 1993, I inherited mineral rights in Grady County from my step-grandfather. I got 1/7 ownership, the others being his siblings (I assume. I didn’t know his family at all). A lease was signed by all 7. Tha…

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## [Mineral question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-question/55658)

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**Author:** [@Milkman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Milkman)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 2:17am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-question/55658 "2020-02-07T02:17:20Z")

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I read on here a while back that if a landowner owns the sufferance rights, he could claim the mineral right if there had not been anything done at the courthouse on them in 10 plus years. I think there was a name of the…

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## [HELP for mineral rights in Winkler Co Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-for-mineral-rights-in-winkler-co-texas/55598)

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**Author:** [@Triciad129](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Triciad129)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-for-mineral-rights-in-winkler-co-texas/55598 "2020-02-06T01:00:41Z")

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Hi! My mom, who is in assisted living, received a letter from Patch Energy stating they wanted to buy her rights to: Section 19, Block 27, Public School Lands Survey, A-1736, Winkler County, Texas; They also stated tha…

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## [Does Probate Give Clear Title in Oklahoma?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/does-probate-give-clear-title-in-oklahoma/55681)

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**Author:** [@GaryW](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/GaryW)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 8:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/does-probate-give-clear-title-in-oklahoma/55681 "2020-02-05T20:31:11Z")

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Inherited my mineral rights from my mother in Carter County by a “Quitclaim” deed. She got her mineral rights from my dad through his will, so not through a mineral deed. No one is challenging my ownership and I have doc…

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## [How to find owners of mineral rights currently receiving royalties?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-find-owners-of-mineral-rights-currently-receiving-royalties/26341)

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**Author:** [@Matthew\_Bybee](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Matthew_Bybee)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 1:02am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-find-owners-of-mineral-rights-currently-receiving-royalties/26341 "2020-02-04T01:02:48Z")

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Somehow big companies find out and send out offers to purchase mineral rights but how can an individual find this information? Thanks.

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## [Who gets the minerals](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/who-gets-the-minerals/49193)

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**Author:** [@Psalm178](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Psalm178)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/who-gets-the-minerals/49193 "2020-02-03T21:17:48Z")

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Just curious, my father signed for mineral rights that was sold by my grandmother. He passed and I know me and my sister share a third with my stepmother. Just curious what happens when my stepmother passes. Does it reve…

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## [Entitlement decimal change after transfer of ownership?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/entitlement-decimal-change-after-transfer-of-ownership/55542)

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**Author:** [@bboyd00](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/bboyd00)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 2:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/entitlement-decimal-change-after-transfer-of-ownership/55542 "2020-02-03T14:12:11Z")

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My brother and I inherited some rights, which were split 50/50. I ended up buying his portion after a couple months. Should my entitlement decimal double? The printout doesn’t include the wells twice. I’m trying to figu…

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## [How to protect my remainderman rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-protect-my-remainderman-rights/55522)

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**Author:** [@fjonesiv](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/fjonesiv)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 2:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-protect-my-remainderman-rights/55522 "2020-02-03T14:06:17Z")

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I’m considering the sale of a mineral interest. A mineral deed of course would be the conveyance document. The property is in Texas. Another relative also has a partial interest in this property as well. When they pass …

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## [Oklahoma- ORRI Question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oklahoma-orri-question/55520)

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**Author:** [@SoonerFan](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/SoonerFan)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oklahoma-orri-question/55520 "2020-02-03T03:41:17Z")

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ORRI Question: If a lease is bogged down with a lot of ORRIs and it has not produced for over 2 years and has been just shut in, transferred operators several times and is also listed as an orphan well, what are my optio…

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## [Production first check is coming!](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-first-check-is-coming/45186)

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**Author:** [@Stephen\_Wade\_Allen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Stephen_Wade_Allen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2020, 3:35am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-first-check-is-coming/45186 "2020-02-01T03:35:20Z")

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We are finally reaping production capital from our interest from the Abraham well in Grady County. Praise God.

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## [Explanation of legal description in Oklahoma](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/explanation-of-legal-description-in-oklahoma/55278)

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**Author:** [@Gerald\_Foster](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Gerald_Foster)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/explanation-of-legal-description-in-oklahoma/55278 "2020-01-29T15:31:21Z")

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I recently learned I inherited mineral rights in Oklahoma and received the completed probate. I am trying to understand the legal description of the five parcels involved. The first parcel is defined as SE/4 SE/4 and N/2…

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## [My Texas Mineral Rights?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/my-texas-mineral-rights/55152)

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**Author:** [@GDGUY](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/GDGUY)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 7:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/my-texas-mineral-rights/55152 "2020-01-27T19:38:23Z")

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I ran across a land deed where my grandfather sold his land and on the deed he retains mineral rights but transfers them to his 2 children all on the same deed. This was done in Rusk County with witnesses and all being n…

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## [Okmulgee County heir](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/okmulgee-county-heir/55328)

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**Author:** [@LManuelsSon51](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/LManuelsSon51)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 3:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/okmulgee-county-heir/55328 "2020-01-27T15:21:40Z")

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I inherited some land in Okmulgee County in 1995 along with some other relatives. This all went through probate, and my relatives told me not to worry because they would get everything straightened and let me know what t…

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## [Release of Minerals from no production](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/release-of-minerals-from-no-production/55287)

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**Author:** [@G\_Win](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/G_Win)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/release-of-minerals-from-no-production/55287 "2020-01-26T18:25:15Z")

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I can’t seem to find the form I need to send to the oil company to release my minerals due to no production. Can I just send the company a letter requesting for them to release my minerals? Any help would be greatly appr…

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## [Descent and distribution in Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/descent-and-distribution-in-texas/45234)

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**Author:** [@John\_Allen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Allen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 3:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/descent-and-distribution-in-texas/45234 "2020-01-23T15:08:02Z")

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My family and I own property that we inherited from a great-uncle in 1988. He was unmarried and had no children. Both parents and all of his siblings pre-deceased him. Since that time, our ownership has always been figu…

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