# Andrews Cty. TX and Lincoln Cty, OK--mineral rights basics
**URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/andrews-cty-tx-and-lincoln-cty-ok-mineral-rights-basics/2179
**Category:** General Mineral Rights Discussion
**Created:** [August 21, 2017, 7:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/andrews-cty-tx-and-lincoln-cty-ok-mineral-rights-basics/2179 "2017-08-21T19:05:04Z")
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### Author:  [@John\_Mark\_Casstevens](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Mark_Casstevens)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2017, 7:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/andrews-cty-tx-and-lincoln-cty-ok-mineral-rights-basics/2179/1 "2017-08-21T19:05:04Z")
For years our mother has received modest (avg. $750/yr) royalties from interests in Andrews County primarily from J. Cleo Thompson of Dallas. The names West Means and Mollie Groom come up in my research. Also: Tract 5 which consists of the south half of the northeast quarter, and the northeast quarter of the northeast of Section 7, Block A35, Public School Land Survey, Andrews, Texas.
As the equal co-beneficiaries of our mother’s estate, my brother and I are gathering any information we can to furnish an estate lawyer soon. It is likely that legal fees pursuing the transfer will far exceed the revenue from this interest.
To that end I am spending time now trying to gather as much information (from Andrews County Appraisal District, County Clerk, tax rolls). If anyone who has been through a similar experience has a suggestion (short of giving legal advice, of course) please pass it on.
Additionally, in 1999 I signed a 3 year lease on another interest in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. There has been no activity in 18 years.
Thanks in advance.
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### Author:  [@Ms\_Pat\_Malone](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ms_Pat_Malone)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2017, 6:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/andrews-cty-tx-and-lincoln-cty-ok-mineral-rights-basics/2179/2 "2017-08-22T18:49:28Z")
What is your question?
Good luck,
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### Author:  [@John\_Mark\_Casstevens](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Mark_Casstevens)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2017, 7:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/andrews-cty-tx-and-lincoln-cty-ok-mineral-rights-basics/2179/3 "2017-08-22T19:08:28Z")
My post was rather rambling. Sorry. My question is: what should I try to obtain or collect now to minimize the time a probate lawyer will spend getting these interests in our names after our mother passes.
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### Author:  [@James\_Marrow](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/James_Marrow)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2017, 8:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/andrews-cty-tx-and-lincoln-cty-ok-mineral-rights-basics/2179/4 "2017-08-22T20:32:30Z")
File a copy of her probated will with the Andrews County Clerk. Then, speak with the company that has been paying the royalties and see what they will want from you to transfer the property. Likely, a copy of the will, letters testamentary and you should receive a division order from them. It is really simple, but can be frustrating. More time than dollars. If you have a copy of the probated will and letters testamentary, you don’t need a lawyer to do this.
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### Author:  [@John\_Mark\_Casstevens](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Mark_Casstevens)
#### Post date: [August 23, 2017, 4:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/andrews-cty-tx-and-lincoln-cty-ok-mineral-rights-basics/2179/5 "2017-08-23T16:59:03Z")
Thank you for the suggestions. Good advice.
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### Author:  [@MRFAdmin\_SV](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MRFAdmin_SV)
#### Post date: [January 11, 2025, 7:22pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/andrews-cty-tx-and-lincoln-cty-ok-mineral-rights-basics/2179/6 "2025-01-11T19:22:46Z")