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Expert: James H. McConnell, CPL Date: 7/1/2008 Subject: Mineral rights in Matagorda County Texas
Question Hello,
Upon dissolution of a trust, I was made "grantee" of all oil/gas/mineral rights to parcels located in Matagorda County, Texas in a letter from B of A. I have no other information other than this 3 page notarized document.
2)that portion of Section 7,Blk. 7, I&Gn RR Co. Survey, A-311, described in instrument dated December 13, 1946, filed for record in such County on October 28,1947, as No. 31809.
My question is: What does this all mean? What should i do now? How do I ensure any rights I may have? What now?
I can fax these documents if they can be of assistance.
Thank you
James Douglas
Answer James you were the beneficiary of a trust. Upon reaching a certain age or the Trust having been in existence for a certain period of time terminates by it's own terms. B of A was the Trustee of said trust and upon dissolution of said trust executed a Trustee's Deed in your favor conveying whatever in the trust belonged to you, to you.
You now own it in fee simple and you have all of the rights and responsibilities that go with it's ownership. I suggest you go to the County Seat and pick up a copy of the instrument dated 1946 and read it. Then you should know what you own.
