# I need some help, please
**URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-need-some-help-please/3662
**Category:** Anderson County, TX
**Created:** [December 30, 2016, 4:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-need-some-help-please/3662 "2016-12-30T16:02:59Z")
**Posts on this page:** 6
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### Author:  [@James\_Tarbutton](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/James_Tarbutton)
#### Post date: [December 30, 2016, 4:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-need-some-help-please/3662/1 "2016-12-30T16:02:59Z")
I’ve been away from the forum for a while seeing to my mother’s care. Well, she passed away in August owning portions of several mineral rights. My question: can anyone here advise me on who to contact to get these transferred to my brother and me as specified in her will? I would sure appreciate any and all help you can provide. I live in Tennessee. Thanks!
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### Author:  [@Mike9](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mike9)
#### Post date: [December 31, 2016, 1:05am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-need-some-help-please/3662/2 "2016-12-31T01:05:16Z")
After the Will has been probated, file a copy of the Application, Will, and order in the counties where the minerals are owned. That effectively puts them in the devisee’s name. The executor of the will may also execute a distribution deed from the Estate.
You should probably discuss the particulars with a Family/Estate attorney. If you don’t intend to probate the will, you’ll need an Affidavit of heirship prepared, and the minerals will be distributed according to the laws of descent and distribution of Texas.
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### Author:  [@James\_Tarbutton](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/James_Tarbutton)
#### Post date: [December 31, 2016, 5:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-need-some-help-please/3662/3 "2016-12-31T17:42:19Z")
Thanks. I’m obviously new at this. After these steps have been taken, how would I go about letting people know that these are up for lease?
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### Author:  [@r\_w\_kennedy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/r_w_kennedy)
#### Post date: [December 31, 2016, 5:58pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-need-some-help-please/3662/4 "2016-12-31T17:58:27Z")
Once you record a deed in the county or counties where the minerals lie, the companies will find you. Be sure all your contact information is on the deed including an e-mail address.
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### Author:  [@Dusty1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dusty1)
#### Post date: [January 3, 2017, 12:11am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-need-some-help-please/3662/5 "2017-01-03T00:11:04Z")
James,
Only thing I can add, if you are interested in tracking what is happening in the parts of the counties where you have mineral interest, you can do some exploring on the Texas Railroad Commission’s website. Here’s a link to their online data:
[http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/about-us/resource-center/research/online-research-queries/](http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/about-us/resource-center/research/online-research-queries/)
In the Map section select Anderson, or other counties you are interested in, and you can then search by the survey/abstract number to see the wells completed or permitted in your area.
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### Author:  [@system](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2018, 10:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-need-some-help-please/3662/6 "2018-08-14T22:41:57Z")