Tag: Oil

Mineral Rights, Oil, Gas, Minerals, Sell Oil, Sell Gas

I Own the Surface. Do I Own the Mineral Rights?

Mineral rights (subsurface rights) generally transfer with the surface unless there is a reservation. What is a reservation? …Grantor does hereby grant, sell and convey unto Grantee all interest in and to that certain property, described as [legal description]. Grantor reserving, however, all oil, gas and other minerals… This clause can be stated a number…
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Mineral and Royalty Estates: 4 Ways to Avoid Probate

Why avoid probate? Well, it’s long, it’s costly, and mineral and royalty estates can add some additional challenges, especially if the properties are located in a different state than where the decedent was domiciled. Probate is typically administered where the decedent established their home. The estate is subject to the requirements of that particular jurisdiction.…
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Oil, Gas, Energy, Sell Minerals, Buy Minerals

The Future of Oil & Gas

I’m often asked my opinion about anything energy-related. Where are oil prices headed? What about the natural gas glut? How about corn, solar and wind? And the list goes on … The truth is that these are interesting times. Technology has and will continue to give us new oil and gas resources as we get…
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