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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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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An article produced by the Dallas Morning News highlights the effect lower oil and gas prices are having on mineral and royalty owners. The piece also tackles some misconceptions about royalty owners with insight from Jerry Simmons, executive director of the National Association of Royalty Owners. Read the article here: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/energy/20150911-as-oil-and-gas-prices-shrivel-texans-royalties-are-drying-up-too.ece
