# Ownership and Title **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/ownership-and-title/6.md?page=23 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 24 --- ## [Determining what mineral rights we own](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/determining-what-mineral-rights-we-own/41658)
**Author:** [@ktootsie](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ktootsie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 1:40am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/determining-what-mineral-rights-we-own/41658 "2019-06-24T01:40:37Z")
Our family has mineral rights on several pieces of property that has been handed down a few generations. We are really clueless as to just how many and what is even out there. None of us truly understand any of it fully … --- ## [Texas Mineral Deed Language](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-mineral-deed-language/47418)
**Author:** [@TwoShoeBeagie7](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TwoShoeBeagie7)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 5:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-mineral-deed-language/47418 "2019-06-20T17:35:53Z")
In Texas, does a newly executed and filed mineral deed have to say “BY EXECUTING THIS DEED YOU ARE CONVEYING ALL OR A PORTION OF YOUR MINERAL RIGHTS IN XXX COUNTY, TEXAS” at the bottom in bold and caps to be effective? --- ## [Mineral Ownership - Where Do I Start?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-ownership-where-do-i-start/47301)
**Author:** [@Randy71](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Randy71)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 1:58am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-ownership-where-do-i-start/47301 "2019-06-20T01:58:15Z")
I was notified several years ago that I inherited a small amount of mineral rights on 50 acres in Fayette County. I have since lost the paperwork—how do I find out this information? I know some details, like my family me… --- ## [Family Inheritance of Mineral (Oil/Gas) Deeds](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/family-inheritance-of-mineral-oil-gas-deeds/47349)
**Author:** [@BG\_Rankin](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/BG_Rankin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 9:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/family-inheritance-of-mineral-oil-gas-deeds/47349 "2019-06-18T21:05:08Z")
My cousins and I recently inherited Oil & Gas rights from our parents, who got them from their parents (our grandfather was a landman in the 1920s - 1940s). No one in the family kept good records, and we only have pieces… --- ## [Mineral Rights intestate death](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-intestate-death/47274)
**Author:** [@Charles\_D](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Charles_D)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 5:04pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-intestate-death/47274 "2019-06-17T17:04:35Z")
I also have a question along these lines: What happens when a relative passes away with no will, no Transfer on Death Deed, no Quit Claim Deed, etc.? The person I’m thinking of has at least one adult child and a couple u… --- ## [Net mineral acres and a NPRI](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/net-mineral-acres-and-a-npri/47196)
**Author:** [@G\_Win](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/G_Win)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 8:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/net-mineral-acres-and-a-npri/47196 "2019-06-13T20:08:24Z")
I was sent the division orders papers for a well. I thought I had 40 net mineral acres. However, the company said that I only had 1/2 NPRI INTEREST. THEREFORE, ONLY PAYING FOR 20 ACRES! The company that sold out to this … --- ## [Advice on acquiring mineral deed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/advice-on-acquiring-mineral-deed/46744)
**Author:** [@Drp](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Drp)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/advice-on-acquiring-mineral-deed/46744 "2019-06-13T13:34:38Z")
I’m hoping you can give me some advice on sorting out some unclaimed property. I found out that Oklahoma Unclaimed Property is holding 4 accounts under my name that I wasn’t aware of. They are all Mineral Interests with … --- ## [Dormant Minerals - Abandonment](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/dormant-minerals-abandonment/46860)
**Author:** [@timpmani1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/timpmani1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 3:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/dormant-minerals-abandonment/46860 "2019-06-06T15:33:20Z")
I’m wondering if there is a website that shows how many years minerals can be inactive before someone else can try to claim them through dormant mineral/abandonment laws per state. The states I’m particularly interested … --- ## [Incorrect mineral title](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/incorrect-mineral-title/46418)
**Author:** [@mgbs](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mgbs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2019, 4:15am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/incorrect-mineral-title/46418 "2019-05-31T04:15:38Z")
To make a long story short, my family has been looking into our mineral rights due to letters from a company who says we own some in Section 33. The mineral rights have been in my family since 1920 and have been passed d… --- ## [Received a letter from Antero](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/received-a-letter-from-antero/46654)
**Author:** [@Lplindeman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Lplindeman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 8:50am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/received-a-letter-from-antero/46654 "2019-05-30T08:50:06Z")
I received a letter yesterday certified mail that stated my mom who passed away this past March owns mineral rights and possibly land in Tyler County, West Virginia, and they offered me a bonus for five-year lease of $50… --- ## [Transfer of ownership in minerals](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/transfer-of-ownership-in-minerals/46441)
**Author:** [@AARONTX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/AARONTX)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/transfer-of-ownership-in-minerals/46441 "2019-05-29T16:35:30Z")
Recently inherited some mineral rights and having a hard time getting some company to even let me know if they have been changed into my name, let alone tell me how to if not. Please help. --- ## [Acreage questions](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/acreage-questions/46481)
**Author:** [@dardii](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/dardii)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 4:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/acreage-questions/46481 "2019-05-25T16:02:04Z")
I have several leases in the Permian Basin, Grady County, Oklahoma, and in Arkansas. Can you tell me the formula to determine the number or parts of acres I own? --- ## [How to find out if we have rights to other areas?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-find-out-if-we-have-rights-to-other-areas/46213)
**Author:** [@LDetter](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/LDetter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 10:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-find-out-if-we-have-rights-to-other-areas/46213 "2019-05-20T22:39:27Z")
We have rights to Section 25, Reeves County. We heard that possibly our family member has more that we could be entitled to. How can I find out how many locations he has rights to? --- ## [Ending lease. Next step?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ending-lease-next-step/45778)
**Author:** [@Rockinacres](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rockinacres)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ending-lease-next-step/45778 "2019-05-15T20:23:26Z")
I purchased land with an existing lease. This was a fairly new lease, 2010, and production had just begun. This is in a large oil reserve in which I was told the largest producer in Kentucky is a neighboring farm. Fast-f… --- ## [Document Recording - small issue](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/document-recording-small-issue/36339)
**Author:** [@BP1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/BP1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 12:48pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/document-recording-small-issue/36339 "2019-05-15T12:48:42Z")
If I am needing an exemplified probate filed for John W. Doe, but on the exemplification page the court mis-typed it as John Q. Doe (they used “Q” instead of “W” for the middle initial). Is it necessary to have the court… --- ## [Ownership relative to wellhead location](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ownership-relative-to-wellhead-location/45901)
**Author:** [@wreckerman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/wreckerman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ownership-relative-to-wellhead-location/45901 "2019-05-14T20:34:15Z")
My wife inherited mineral rights from her North Dakota farmer dad. One of her siblings provided us with a list of 47 wells she says we have an interest in. Sure enough, about ten of those wells are producing very nicely,… --- ## [Avoiding Probate](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/avoiding-probate/45662)
**Author:** [@Johnnie](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Johnnie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 6:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/avoiding-probate/45662 "2019-05-08T18:56:20Z")
We need some guidance about moving royalty rights into our Living Trust. The LT is in Ohio. The royalty rights are in West Virginia. We know the wells but are unsure how to proceed. Any suggestions? --- ## [Mineral owner rights when production stops](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-owner-rights-when-production-stops/2087)
**Author:** [@Cheryl\_Stahl](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cheryl_Stahl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 7:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-owner-rights-when-production-stops/2087 "2017-09-06T19:07:26Z")
We leased with a company in Nov, 2010 and through most of 2012 a pad was built, pipeline and electrical run to the site. We began receiving payments Feb, 2013 which ran to Jul 2014. After that we heard nothing from the c… --- ## [Disagreement with Operator over Trust](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/disagreement-with-operator-over-trust/45552)
**Author:** [@THabchi](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/THabchi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 6:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/disagreement-with-operator-over-trust/45552 "2019-05-06T18:25:48Z")
Hello Fellow Glasscock County Owners, Second post on forum. :blush: Glad to be here, I think I need help trying to wade this venture. I hope you can pull up a chair and help or try to lead me in the right direction. I … --- ## [Title check for leasing vs Div Order Title Opinion after drilling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/title-check-for-leasing-vs-div-order-title-opinion-after-drilling/44676)
**Author:** [@afranw](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/afranw)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 1:57am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/title-check-for-leasing-vs-div-order-title-opinion-after-drilling/44676 "2019-04-24T01:57:20Z")
The will states Undivided 2/5ths interest in NE 1/4 SW 1/4 SE 1/4 and SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 17, Township 2 South, Range 3 West, containing 50 acres, more or less. Undivided 1/18th interest in S 1/2 SE 1/4 NW 1/4 and … --- ## [Richland County, MT](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/richland-county-mt/45196)
**Author:** [@pwatkins](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/pwatkins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2019, 8:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/richland-county-mt/45196 "2019-04-29T20:40:46Z")
Both of my parents (now divorced) were born in Sidney, Montana. Each has mineral rights paperwork specific to oil & gas leases in Richland County. Each has records of receiving royalties on these leases. Both parents are… --- ## [Appears 1 cousin got everyone’s royalties by mistake?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/appears-1-cousin-got-everyone-s-royalties-by-mistake/45135)
**Author:** [@beth1957](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/beth1957)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/appears-1-cousin-got-everyone-s-royalties-by-mistake/45135 "2019-04-26T23:15:24Z")
25 years ago my uncle had power of attorney for my grandmother when she became ill so he had oil checks sent to him. My grandmother’s attorney notified him when she died that he was to have oil royalties returned to her … --- ## [The three legs of Mineral Ownership,](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-three-legs-of-mineral-ownership/41335)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Winblad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard_Winblad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 9:55pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-three-legs-of-mineral-ownership/41335 "2019-04-25T21:55:14Z")
The threads of this forum are common. Legacy: Most people have inherited their minerals from ancestors who believed in its future value. They hung on to them for the potential. When they pass, we move to the next leg. … --- ## [How To Locate Mineral Rights .. Small Owner](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-locate-mineral-rights-small-owner/44840)
**Author:** [@LJ\_Peterson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/LJ_Peterson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 6:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-locate-mineral-rights-small-owner/44840 "2019-04-23T18:52:18Z")
I inherited tiny fractional amounts of mineral rights from a great uncle in the 1960’s. My mother (now deceased) also received larger amounts from the same uncle. Lately, my holdings have come to my attention in both ND … --- ## [Mineral rights ownership](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-ownership/44501)
**Author:** [@TammeraWork](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TammeraWork)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 3:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-ownership/44501 "2019-04-15T15:45:25Z")
My father gave me information just before he died and asked me to keep looking into this. The paper he gave me states: We have mineral rights to 80 acres of land 16 miles SE of Breckridge, Texas. Work family holds minera… --- ## [Legal referral re title and adverse possession: TX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/legal-referral-re-title-and-adverse-possession-tx/44195)
**Author:** [@tarheel](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/tarheel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 3:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/legal-referral-re-title-and-adverse-possession-tx/44195 "2019-04-09T15:25:51Z")
I see there are a couple of Texas contacts listed in the directory here, but I would really appreciate hearing from someone who has used them or has another excellent referral for legal help. We are concerned about title… --- ## [Need referral for a Attorney for possible quiet title action](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-referral-for-a-attorney-for-possible-quiet-title-action/44111)
**Author:** [@Ralph\_o\_Bogeberg](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ralph_o_Bogeberg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2019, 6:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-referral-for-a-attorney-for-possible-quiet-title-action/44111 "2019-04-05T18:38:27Z")
Have mineral interest in McClain County, OK. Need a referral of a couple of attorneys to choose from for possible Quiet Title action and/or Probate before operator will release our revenue from a new will in McClain Coun… --- ## [Mineral Acreage sold twice - Custer County OK](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-acreage-sold-twice-custer-county-ok/44125)
**Author:** [@T111](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/T111)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-acreage-sold-twice-custer-county-ok/44125 "2019-04-05T18:12:06Z")
We bought some mineral acreage several years ago and recently tried to lease it out. However, when we sent our lease in, the individuals who were going to lease it from us said that we did not own it. Upon further resear… --- ## [Mineral rights for lease - Atoka County, OK](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-for-lease-atoka-county-ok/43974)
**Author:** [@kenoskid4](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/kenoskid4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-for-lease-atoka-county-ok/43974 "2019-04-02T17:38:09Z")
What are minerals leasing for in this area? --- ## [Are operator royalty statements sufficient to prove ownership?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/are-operator-royalty-statements-sufficient-to-prove-ownership/43781)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Phillips](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jim_Phillips)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/are-operator-royalty-statements-sufficient-to-prove-ownership/43781 "2019-04-01T23:47:12Z")
For compelling reasons I want to sell my mineral rights in Grady County, Oklahoma, Section 12 & 1, Township 5N-Range 5W. The operator, Red Rocks Oil and Gas, has drilled new wells in the area and I have contacted them to… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/ownership-and-title/6.md?page=22) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/ownership-and-title/6.md?page=24)