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**Author:** [@Gina\_Thomas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Gina_Thomas)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 10:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalties-or-sell-it/18163 "2013-03-14T22:02:23Z")
Hi All, I inherited 80 acres in Weld County, Colorado and it is leased at 1/8 royalties. This is all totally new to me… I can’t find any mention of any clauses or other hidden costs in the Lease. What kinds of terms sho… --- ## [Old leases](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/old-leases/18084)
**Author:** [@Joy\_Hamilton\_Chittim](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Joy_Hamilton_Chittim)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 9:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/old-leases/18084 "2013-03-14T21:36:16Z")
We have a lease made in 1923 - the oil company sends us a check for .90 every month. There is a lot of unproduced oil on the property but the oil company holds on to the lease by claiming production. Is there any way to… --- ## [North Dakota State Tax](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/north-dakota-state-tax/17484)
**Author:** [@Sigrid\_Weber-Ward](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sigrid_Weber-Ward)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 9:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/north-dakota-state-tax/17484 "2013-03-14T21:16:46Z")
Can anyone verify that ND State taxes must be paid on bonus monies? --- ## [Need help with first lease offers - THANK YOU!](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-help-with-first-lease-offers-thank-you/17586)
**Author:** [@KAlexander](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/KAlexander)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 6:55pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-help-with-first-lease-offers-thank-you/17586 "2013-03-14T18:55:07Z")
I am Co-Executor of my grandparents Estate. I received two new oil, gas & mineral leases and although I have done my best to research and educate myself as much as possible I still do not feel comfortable in knowing whet… --- ## [Texas non participating royalty interest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-non-participating-royalty-interest/18244)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Berry](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard_Berry)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 5:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-non-participating-royalty-interest/18244 "2013-03-14T17:53:16Z")
I recently found that I have an NPRI in a property that my father once owned in Southwest Texas. The property has already been leased, along with some other surrounding property in which I have no mineral rights. I am be… --- ## [Being my siblings and I have sections on 161 N, range 97 of the 5th P.M. Divide County. We also inherited from my aunt. What can I do to see if we are in my uncles will?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/being-my-siblings-and-i-have-sections-on-161-n-range-97-of-the-5th-p-m-divide-county-we-also-inherited-from-my-aunt-what-can-i-do-to-see-if-we-are-in-my-uncles-will/17900)
**Author:** [@Kathryn\_Ann\_Rossi](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kathryn_Ann_Rossi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 5:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/being-my-siblings-and-i-have-sections-on-161-n-range-97-of-the-5th-p-m-divide-county-we-also-inherited-from-my-aunt-what-can-i-do-to-see-if-we-are-in-my-uncles-will/17900 "2013-03-14T17:29:24Z")
How does one go about checking someone’s will who passed many years ago? I think it was in Los Angeles. Since my dad’s family all inherited from their uncle who is a Brock out of ND, years and years ago, I was wondering … --- ## [Where do I begin - Bradford County PA](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-do-i-begin-bradford-county-pa/19090)
**Author:** [@Wilcox](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Wilcox)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 5:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-do-i-begin-bradford-county-pa/19090 "2013-03-14T17:01:15Z")
Hello, I am new to this forum. My husband has recently found out a member of the family has been approached with a possible Gas Lease on the family land in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. This would be great news but unf… --- ## [How to find someone to lease my property PA](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-find-someone-to-lease-my-property-pa/17503)
**Author:** [@Lori\_S](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Lori_S)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 4:48pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-find-someone-to-lease-my-property-pa/17503 "2013-03-14T16:48:06Z")
I have 45 +/- acres in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. How can I get the word out I am willing to lease my property? TIA --- ## [Memorandums](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/memorandums/18265)
**Author:** [@E\_M\_Cook](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/E_M_Cook)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 3:23pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/memorandums/18265 "2013-03-14T15:23:11Z")
Is there a difference between a memorandum of oil and gas lease and a memorandum of oil, gas and mineral lease? Thank you. --- ## [Locating unknown fractional holders of mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/locating-unknown-fractional-holders-of-mineral-rights/18408)
**Author:** [@WILLIAM\_MATTHEWS](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/WILLIAM_MATTHEWS)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 3:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/locating-unknown-fractional-holders-of-mineral-rights/18408 "2013-03-14T15:11:04Z")
I have inherited full ownership of some acres in Prowers County, Colorado along with 1/32 share of the mineral rights. Anyone have any advice on how to locate the other mineral rights shareholders? --- ## [Lease extension vs new lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-extension-vs-new-lease/18884)
**Author:** [@Mike20](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mike20)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 3:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-extension-vs-new-lease/18884 "2013-03-14T15:02:20Z")
Why does a company want an extension on the old lease rather than a new lease (The old one has expired)? Strong urging from the landsman and from sales lady at Bakken-Hunter to extend old lease. The answer I get as to w… --- ## [CASS COUNTY TEXAS WATCH FOR MINERAl LEASE FLIPPING READ YOUR LEASE AGREEMENT](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cass-county-texas-watch-for-mineral-lease-flipping-read-your-lease-agreement/19500)
**Author:** [@mineral\_owner2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mineral_owner2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 2:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cass-county-texas-watch-for-mineral-lease-flipping-read-your-lease-agreement/19500 "2013-03-14T14:56:47Z")
Protect your mineral rights. You paid for them. Do not take the landman’s word. Read your lease or have an O&G lawyer advise you. It is well worth the money. --- ## [Can anyone help us?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-anyone-help-us/19496)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Judith\_LaVorgna](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dr_Judith_LaVorgna)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 2:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-anyone-help-us/19496 "2013-03-14T14:52:22Z")
My father passed away nearly four years ago. He held pieces of many oil, gas and mineral rights in Yoakum and Guadalupe Counties which he acquired in the mid 1940’s. In his Will and Trust, those were to pass to my sister… --- ## [Mineral Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights/19491)
**Author:** [@Carolyn\_Routin](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Carolyn_Routin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 2:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights/19491 "2013-03-14T14:34:49Z")
My husband inherited mineral rights on an old farm from his uncle many years ago and never pursued anything with it as there were several heirs in it at that time. Now 7 of 8 want to let a landman drill again and check o… --- ## [Holding Title](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/holding-title/19469)
**Author:** [@William\_H\_Smith](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/William_H_Smith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 2:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/holding-title/19469 "2013-03-14T14:24:15Z")
I hold title to surface and minerals in Andrews County. This is separate property. I am considering conveying these interests to a trust for the benefit of me during my lifetime, then to my son and then to my grandson. W… --- ## [Tax suggestions for year end?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tax-suggestions-for-year-end/19007)
**Author:** [@marlene\_ferrel](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/marlene_ferrel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 2:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tax-suggestions-for-year-end/19007 "2013-03-14T14:12:29Z")
Does anyone have any advice for paying the 4th quarter estimated taxes by Dec. 31, 2012 instead of waiting until Jan 15th? Can the estimated taxes to the Federal be different for one quarter if we know we have paid more … --- ## [Can a mineral owner file a memorandum at the county clerk with out a mineral deed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-a-mineral-owner-file-a-memorandum-at-the-county-clerk-with-out-a-mineral-deed/19003)
**Author:** [@mineral\_owner2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mineral_owner2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 2:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-a-mineral-owner-file-a-memorandum-at-the-county-clerk-with-out-a-mineral-deed/19003 "2013-03-14T14:06:02Z")
What is the best way to file a memorandum at the clerk’s office so a mineral owner can be found? Thank you. --- ## [Looking for a map of mitchell county](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-for-a-map-of-mitchell-county/18994)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Ray\_Clements](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Justin_Ray_Clements)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 2:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-for-a-map-of-mitchell-county/18994 "2013-03-14T14:01:48Z")
Does anybody know where to get a survey map of Mitchell County that actually works? --- ## [Executive Rights and Lease Bonus Question - Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/executive-rights-and-lease-bonus-question-texas/18993)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Jones](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Chad_Jones)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 1:55pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/executive-rights-and-lease-bonus-question-texas/18993 "2013-03-14T13:55:24Z")
We have ~2000 acres in South Texas and some of our neighbors have been approached by Oil Companies to lease their land. No oil company has come to us as of yet but I had a few questions regarding lease bonuses and I read… --- ## [Proof of ownership](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/proof-of-ownership/18863)
**Author:** [@douglas\_evans](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/douglas_evans)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 1:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/proof-of-ownership/18863 "2013-03-14T13:39:34Z")
I own mineral rights in Johnston County, OK and am interested in selling them. There is a current lease at 3/16 but to my knowledge is not producing. I am having trouble locating the paperwork the purchaser needs. Wills … --- ## [Does ownership via probate and court decree require a deed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/does-ownership-via-probate-and-court-decree-require-a-deed/18269)
**Author:** [@WILLIAM\_MATTHEWS](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/WILLIAM_MATTHEWS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 1:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/does-ownership-via-probate-and-court-decree-require-a-deed/18269 "2013-03-14T13:39:08Z")
I have inherited some surface acres with some mineral rights from my mother’s estate through a court probate. I have a court decree declaring the ownership. Should I also file for a deed for the land and the mineral righ… --- ## [Information](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/information/18735)
**Author:** [@Wallace\_M.and\_Shari\_L\_Hammond](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Wallace_M.and_Shari_L_Hammond)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 1:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/information/18735 "2013-03-14T13:35:22Z")
Hello: My wife and I were recently contacted by Panther Energy Co. and were notified that she had inherited the mineral rights to a property in Ellis County, Oklahoma. After some proof of identity stuff, we received a c… --- ## [Help with Executive Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-with-executive-rights/18660)
**Author:** [@Koell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Koell)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 1:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-with-executive-rights/18660 "2013-03-14T13:31:04Z")
Is there anything I can do if the person with the executive rights on our mineral interest will not sign an O&G lease because they want more than anyone is willing to pay for a lease bonus? I’ve been informed that the oi… --- ## [How does the oil company find the lease holder?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-does-the-oil-company-find-the-lease-holder/18412)
**Author:** [@E\_M\_Cook](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/E_M_Cook)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 1:22pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-does-the-oil-company-find-the-lease-holder/18412 "2013-03-14T13:22:32Z")
My family lived in La Salle County for generations, but we are all scattered around the country now. My parents had owned some non-participating mineral rights, which I inherited but was totally unaware of. I recently di… --- ## [Mineral Rights and Bankruptcy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-and-bankruptcy/18402)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Martinez](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jim_Martinez)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 1:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-and-bankruptcy/18402 "2013-03-14T13:13:09Z")
Our rights are tied up in our mortgage. Our home is not going to be included in the bankruptcy. Could we lose our mineral rights? We live and own the rights in Colorado. --- ## [Carrizo oil gas royalty distribution](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/carrizo-oil-gas-royalty-distribution/18374)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Hamm](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jeff_Hamm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 1:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/carrizo-oil-gas-royalty-distribution/18374 "2013-03-14T13:08:12Z")
Is anyone else getting the runaround every other month of getting their mineral royalty checks from Carrizo like I and family have? We have a producing lease with them in Frio and LaSalle County, Texas. No one has ever a… --- ## [Need help figuring out my proportion of lease bonus, royaties, etc](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-help-figuring-out-my-proportion-of-lease-bonus-royaties-etc/18337)
**Author:** [@KP\_Young](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/KP_Young)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 1:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-help-figuring-out-my-proportion-of-lease-bonus-royaties-etc/18337 "2013-03-14T13:02:08Z")
I own approximately 50% of the mineral rights beneath my 280+ acre ranch and, with all of leasing and drilling activity building up around us, I felt it necessary to become much better educated on the ins and outs of oil… --- ## [Newbie Caddo County Mineral Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/newbie-caddo-county-mineral-rights/17564)
**Author:** [@Gene\_Miller](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Gene_Miller)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 11:53am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/newbie-caddo-county-mineral-rights/17564 "2013-03-14T11:53:25Z")
I have mineral rights in Caddo County, Oklahoma. 1/16 interest in 80 acres W1/2 NW1/4 Section 20 Township 6N Range 11WIM. I would like to know how to lease these mineral rights. Thank you, Gene --- ## [Oil and Gas Lease terms](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-terms/17931)
**Author:** [@Rachel\_Marin](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rachel_Marin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 11:50am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-terms/17931 "2013-03-14T11:50:30Z")
I have a situation regarding an oil and gas lease in Texas and would like some opinions/feedback. I have a signed lease for 100 acres and it includes a clause that requires the oil company to use all 100 acres together i… --- ## [Income Tax ? on Okla Bonus & Royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/income-tax-on-okla-bonus-royalties/17832)
**Author:** [@RM11](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/RM11)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 11:27am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/income-tax-on-okla-bonus-royalties/17832 "2013-03-14T11:27:33Z")
My tax question pertains to my lease bonus for which I received the payment in Nov 2012. We are new lessors and our well has not been drilled as yet. Regarding the Depletion Allowance that Oklahoma allows on a bonus pay… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md?page=1181) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md?page=1183)