If an individual sells land to someone, and also owns half the mineral rights under the land, but makes no mention of the minerals on the deed, then the minerals would be transferred along with the land
Myrel, you will need to prepare a conveyance (quit claim deed, mineral deed etc.) granting the minerals to yourself and wife/children in equal shares, or in whatever shares you wished. This deed would
If the ORRI was part of an investment package, then it would be difficult, in my opinion, to obtain the detailed information I would recommend reviewing before the purchase. You should ask for a copy of
Dear "Frustrated"; the Barnett Shale has been declining in activity since the beginning of the year, and bonus amounts have indeed fallen quite a bit from their astronomical highs of last year. Frankly
Depending on what is provided for in your existing lease, is what determines what will actually 'hold' the current lease. However, since they are trying to negotiate an Extension with you at this time

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