Oil/Gas/Questions Answered by Expert Laura M. FitzGerald, CPL
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Sale of O&G Working Interest | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: I own 66.67% interest in the SW/4 of Sec. 9,T36N 71W, Converse Co, WY. This is a Federal lease held ... A: James, I would like to be able to help you with an answer, but there are economic evaluations that ... | |
| leasing 140 acres in Dimmit Co Texas | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: my family owns 100% of the minerals in 140 acres in southwest Dimmit Co. No one seems interested in ... A: Linda, I have been active in Dimmit County, Texas and do in fact own 20 mineral acres there myself. ... | |
| lease offer on small property in Greeley, CO | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: I live in the city of Greeley and have just received an offer for an oil and gas lease from Mineral ... A: Cathy, I hope that some of the questions I have answered for others have been helpful to you. I'm ... | |
| oil lease advertising | 12/26/2011 |
| Q: We leased 200 acres of minerals (OK- 23-3S-10E) to a company that went bankrupt in 2008. (Somerset) ... A: Martin, The public records will provide any interested company who wants to lease your minerals with ... | |
| How can I tell if I'm entitled to royalties on natural gas | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: my family owns the mineral rights on some land in Oklahoma. In 2008 XTO energy offered us a sum ... A: Via, I am sorry you are having such a hard time trying to obtain information about your minerals on ... | |
| oil and gas lease | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: My father negotiated a lease for 200 acres of land in ohio with the landman. Then the landman ... A: Jody, I am not sure without looking at the actual lease form whether your lease was notarized ... | |
| oil/gas | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I just did signed a leased form for 3 years dated 01/2010 today is 11/2011.My question is how do I ... A: You can check with the Texas Railroad Commission which is where an Operator must file for a Permit ... | |
| informantion | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: I have oil and gas fractional ownership of 23 different properties in Grady, Caddo and McClain ... A: Allen, Thank you for allowing me to assist you. It depends on what your undivided interest is in ... | |
| prescriptive rights | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: Laura, As your anme popped up when I searched "state's prescriptive rights", you popped up. It was ... A: Wes, I know that in Louisiana there are mineral reversions based on certain conditions; and in ... | |
| net mineral acres | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: I have the decimal lease interest on the oil company check stub and I know I am being paid 1/8 ... A: Your net decimal interest is derived from dividing your net acres by the unit acres, then ... | |
| mineral acreage | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: my father passed away seven months ago, leaving the siblings mineral land in lincoln parish ... A: I would be happy to assist you. In Louisiana, once minerals are sold by the surface owner to another ... | |
| mineral rights inheitance | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: My wife inherited her gandmother mineral rights. Who do we contact to make sure they are updated? ... A: Michael, You need to write a letter to the current Operator of the well enclosing a copy of the ... | |
| mineral rights in Pecos County | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to track down which counties & what rights I possess. I have land in Pecos County with ... A: There's not a sure way to determine this unless you know how to examine public records to real ... | |
| Drilling Questions | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: I have been writing other experts recently on this site, and I do appreciate all of you assisting ... A: Susan, It is unfortunate but there is no way to determine when a division order will be received. ... | |
| lost oil and gas lease | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: hi laura my father was recieving royalty payments on a gas well and a oilwell the payments were ... A: Richard, I'm glad you asked me to help. Yes, I do believe I can help you determine what happened to ... | |
| lease and/or sale value of OK mineral rights | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: I have 80 acres of land with mineral rights in Oklahoma that I would like to know the value to sell ... A: In order for me to provide you with a value for your minerals, it would be necessary for me to ... | |
| Recent offer on mineral rights | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: I recently received an offer on my mineral rights. In all honesty I have never know too much about ... A: Lowe: I hope this reply is timely. Today there are many people who are professional mineral/royalty ... | |
| Multi-unit drilling | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: In browsing the occ website I have noticed some instances of horizonal wells beginning in one ... A: Michael, The surface location of a horizontal well is denoted as: SHL, while the bottom hole ... | |
| Understaning Royalty Clauses | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: I have been contacted by several oil and gas companies to lease minerals I own in Payne County, ... A: Dee Ann, The language that is used in a standard oil, gas and mineral lease form as to how the ... | |
| Pugh Clause Vertical | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: Help please. This is the Pugh clause (Vertical) from the oil company. Does it do what the Pugh ... A: Deannie: This is what is referred to as a "Vertical Pugh Clause" which provides that all rights ... | |
| oil, gas, and pipeline royalties | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: FitzGerald, I was told that if I were entitled to royalties on a pipeline, once they became FERC ... A: Andrew, I believe there is some confusion here. Royalties you are entitled to are produced from a ... | |
| Royalty Payments | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I leased to Family Tree Oil and Gas approximatley two years ago. XTO drilled a well on the property ... A: Lonnie, I had previously answered this question but I believe for some reason it did not process ... | |
| Reversionary rights | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: A friend's grandfather conveyed 1/2 mineral rights to William Broadhurst (Broadhurst Corp., Tulsa) ... A: Ronald, There appears to be two dates which are important to determine who the current owner of the ... | |
| Roger Mills Co. | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: Laura, I am getting offers to purchase my mineral rights to Section 33 Township 16 North Range 22 ... A: In order to answer your question about well activity in a specific area it would require me to ... | |
| Waiting for royalty | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: Hope you can answer this question from experience, don't expect any reasearch necessary. I am in a ... A: Oh Mr. Livingston - I am so sorry that you are experiencing this frustration. As a royalty owner, ... | |
| How calculating the optimum working interest | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I am accounting graduate, and I am preparing Feasible Study for Oil & Gas venture for myself not for ... A: Hamdy, My profession in the oil and gas industry is as a landman. A landman specializes in the ... | |
| Mineral Deeds | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I have inherited mineral deeds in Dewey and Custer counties on Ok. I am trying to find out if these ... A: Todd, You can visit the Oklahoma Oil & Gas Commission site at: ... | |
| mineral rights | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: When we purchased our home 27 years ago, we received notice that the mineral rights to our property ... A: Janet, You have some good questions here and hopefully my answer will help others with the same ... | |
| Gas & oil leasehold acreage for sale | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: I was referred an opportunity that is outside my scope of expertise. I have a client who wants to ... A: Mr. Stone, I cannot recommend anyone in this area. Are you familiar with any oil and gas attorneys ... | |
| Mineral Rights | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: FitzGerald: I had been going through some papers that were my fathers and found one it stated on ... A: Mrs. Scarberry: There are many people who write to me that are struggling to determine what ... | |
| Oil & Gas Division Order | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: In November, 1998 I received a Division Order requesting that I return a signed notarized copy along ... A: Mr. Wilson, I am not sure what may have happened to this company. In order for me to assist you I ... | |
| mineral lease | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: I first want to thank you for assisting folks who do not have much knowledge about o/g leases. I ... A: I do love helping people and find this is a good way to help others. Yes, if you are the mineral ... | |
| Aunt left me royalties | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: The only information that I have is last name Beverly, state of pennsylvania and I believe it to be ... A: Jack, If you checked with a local abstractor's office, they may be able to assist you with this. ... | |
| oil & gas royalties | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: In the state of MISS how far or close to and oil or Nat gas well do you have to be to collect ... A: Mark, I have not worked much in Mississippi so I do not know the answer to how far you need to be in ... | |
| ownership of mineral rights | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: My husbands mother left him 17 1/2 acres. On the deed it says that the previous owner she purchased ... A: Doris, Unfortunately you did not provide the state where these minerals are located. The outcome of ... | |
| Canadian O&G Mineral Rights | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Could you possibly refer me to a Canadian source for the type of information you provide, if you are ... A: William: I do not have any business experience with Canadian oil and gas companies but if you are ... | |
| mineral lease | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I own surface and small amount of mineral in the W.H. Perkins Survey A-610 Tract 2 in ... A: Louis, I believe I've answered this question but to be sure I will answer it again. An oil and gas ... | |
| mineral rights | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: A friend has an undivided interest in land in Louisianna. What is the best way for all parties with ... A: Mandy,k The energy company should know how to set up a lease for undivided interest owners. You do ... | |
| oil/gas | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: How has the Oil and Gas industry impacted Desoto Parish since discovery of the Haynesville shale? A: Kayla, There are numerous ways the Haynesville discovery has impacted Desoto Parish, LA. There are ... | |
| non-participating mineral rights | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: Fitzberald. My sisters and I have inherited non-participating mineral rights on some property in ... A: Nancy, A Non-Participating mineral interest means that you do not have any Executive Rights, i.e., ... | |
| minerals in suspense | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: this inquiry is about is a producing gas well In Hughes co OK the well is Ted 1-5h located ... A: Stan, Unfortunately you as a layman are having to navigate the complicated and difficult systems of ... | |
| Lease provisions | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I have received an offer of a 3 yr lease 3/16 @ $1650 for 20 net acres in [Sect 28, -10N, -7W] Grady ... A: Unfortunately you cannot visit a database to determine what others have been offered. The oil and ... | |
| Overriding Royalty Interest | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: Is this personal property in Kentucky. The well generates maybe 300. a year. The interest is in my ... A: Marge, The oil purchaser probably needs a copy of the Judgment of Possession which places you in ... | |
| oklahoma shale | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: First question is which shale is love county a part of in Oklahoma? Gas company has contacted me ... A: Rick, I have not been involved in Love County, Oklahoma so I do not know what the going rates are. ... | |
| property split is it ok? | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: My parents died and left us 54 acres. The 54 acres belong to us 4 kids now and was approached to ... A: Pat, If you decide to give each owner their 5-acres in their name it will not make any difference ... | |
| oil surveysand selling | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me how to go about getting a oil survey done and some advice on ... A: Ashley, If you are wanting to see if your mineral interest (your oil) has any value, and what that ... | |
| oil and gas lease | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I inherited a mineral deed from my grandfather in 1984. I recently obtained this information with a ... A: Rene, Unfortunately it is very hard to negotiate the proper terms and get the best offer for your ... | |
| determine lease and production on property | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: Have inherited 1/16th royalty interest in the following property in Pecos County TX and wish to ... A: Morris, You can check with the Texas Railroad Commission at www.rrc.state.tx.us/ which is the state ... | |
| Pittsburg County, Ok. minerals | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: Ms.Fitsgerald: Good morning. I have been researching an offer made me concerning a buy out of ... A: Adam: An Affidavit of Non Production is usuallly filed to reflect that there has been no oil or gas ... | |
| mineral rights Marshall County OK | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: If a company calls out of the blue and says, "we would like to lease the mineral rights that you own ... A: Jim, I suppose the 'up side' would be that you would be offered an opportunity to agree to the ... | |
| Pontatoc County | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I have some Mineral rights in Pontatoc County, Ok and want to know how to research oil/gas activity ... A: Shirley, You can visit the Oklahoma Oil & Gas Commission's website at: ... | |
| Oil,Gas and mineral lease | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: "I have received an offer for a one year lease for 40 acres of minerals in Hidalgo County, Texas. ... A: Brenda: It's very important to me to answer these questions correctly. However, there are many ... | |
| division order | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: i have just recieved a division order for a well in the bakken, mountrail county north dakota. i am ... A: A division order is calculated based on the net acres you own in the producing unit, and then ... | |
| Oil and Gas Lease | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: I have Durant Woodford 15-9, 10: 10 acres in Section 15, Township 5 South, Range 3 east with full ... A: Cynthia, A landowner is only paid based on the 'net acres' they own. For example, if the tract is ... | |
| No royalties, no production reports, no communication | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: About a year ago I was sent a division order for a well in Brazoria County, Texas, which I signed ... A: Mike I truly understand how frustrated you may be trying to get an answer from the Operator of this ... | |
| 2Question Oil &gas Lease &Is Warter A Minerals | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I have 116 acres in Grant CO. OK. East half of the Northeast Quarter and the East 36 acres of the ... A: It is my understanding that if you have sold the surface of the property, that the water rights have ... | |
| Oil & Gas Lease | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: We own 116 acres in Grant County, OK. E/2 NE/4 and E36 acres of W/2 NE/4. SandRidge Energy, Inc. ... A: Hartman: I would suggest that you check with other landowners in this area and see what offers have ... | |
| Kings Co. CA hydrocarbon lease | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: Some of my family has been contacted by a broker from Austin Exploration, LLC, and I tracked his ... A: Cullen: I will attempt to answer your questions although I am not involved in working in the area ... | |
| forced pooling in North Dakota | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: The law regarding forced pooling seem to vary from state to state. My family owns oil rights in ... A: Grace, I am uncertain exactly what the particular situation is in the unit you are in. There are ... | |
| Oil and gas lease | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: CA. (Township 26 South, Range 23 East, M.D.B.&M. Sect 3:The southwest quarter (APN:056-010-05).A ... A: Kathy, I would recommend you checking with other landowners in your area and inquire as to the terms ... | |
| Do leases ever expire? | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I am the owner of 47 acres of undeveloped land in Slippery Rock PA. I purchased the property 5 ... A: In order for you to determine if the lease has expired, you would need to obtain a full copy of the ... | |
| How to sell inherited oil & gas rights | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: FitzGerald, How should I go about trying to sell our family's share of oil & gas rights to a ... A: Rae, In order for a valuation to be determined the following items would need to be reviewed: 1) ... | |
| Mineral rights in McClain County, OK | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: What does net mineral acres mean. We leased 72 acres more or less to Continental Land Resource in ... A: Good Morning Judy: Net Mineral Acres represents how many acres is owned versus how many acres the ... | |
| Concise Seismic Program | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a company that I'm doing research on and I'm wondering if you can help me understand ... A: Sammie, A seismic study can be done many years prior to any drilling activity occurring. In fact, ... | |
| Is area worthy of drilling? | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: FitzGerald I have had mineral right ownership for over 15 years and I have never been offered a ... A: Stephen, I have not studied the well activity in this area. It is possible for you to research the ... | |
| access road lease | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: Antero oil has approached me and told me they are drilling on my neighbors land but have no access ... A: Chip, I don't know what the 'market value' is in your area, but unless you are in the Unit for the ... | |
| mineral interest formula for 1/8 | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: the Lease 1/8 royalty and is 240 acres total,only 160 acres in this unit,the division order that ... A: I do now understand your concern. Unfortunately, in Louisiana you can only go back 3 years to ... | |
| oil and gas lease | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: Is there activity in Jefferson, Texas and by what oil company? I have inherited mineral rights on ... A: Victoria, Honestly, you are in a vulnerable position if you ask me. Yes, I am a woman, and although ... | |
| mineral interest formula for 1/8 | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: the Lease 1/8 royalty and is 240 acres total,only 160 acres in this unit,the division order that ... A: William, You cannot determine exactly how much the gas is sold for because an Operator of a well ... | |
| Mineral Deed Acreage | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: How do I find out how many acres of oil, gas and mineral rights I have to lease. My father left ... A: When your father passed away, was a succession opened and his estate probated? If so, the Judgment ... | |
| well head on unleased land | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: A company drilled a well on my land in ND last year. It was listed as TA with well head still there. ... A: Jean, The Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease that you signed allowing the company to drill the well will set ... | |
| Transferring mileral rights within a family | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: I need to transfer my late fathers mineral rights from "ST MAPLE GROVE 2 20 WELL LOCATED IN THE NE/4 ... A: Sir, I don't feel that I am qualified to offer you an opinion on this. I would recommend you ... | |
| General Woodford Shale Mineral Questions | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I have just found out that I'm a partial (1/6) heir to 650 acres of land including all surface and ... A: I have not studied in great deal the Woodford Shale. I don't know what the initial production rates ... | |
| Offer to purchase mineral rights | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I have received an offer of $800 per net mineral acre for T7N R60W S 20 & 21 in Weld County ... A: Unless I research the market I cannot advise you - but if you are seriously interested in selling - ... | |
| working interest owner | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: If a individual invests (to become a “working interest owner”) in a natural gas well that is ... A: Sir, This all depends on how the Assignment of Working Interest sets this out. This will be the ... | |
| Royalties | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know if my father passed on how would someone find out about the royalties from the ... A: You should contact the Operator(s) of the wells. If you need to determine who the Operators are, ... | |
| Lessor & Assignment | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find out if a Lessor can retain ownership of his oil & gas lease yet assign the ... A: I'm not sure I'm following you correctly because the "Lessor" is the landowner/mineral owner who ... | |
| Royalties | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know if my father passed on how would someone find out about the royalties from the ... A: Kimberly, The law places the notification of any title transfers on the mineral/royalty owner. ... | |
| Reeves County | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: Our family has an initial offer for 300 acres at $550/acre for 3 years with an option for 2 more ... A: Jerry, Unless I research the area and the market there I am unable to advise you on this. I would ... | |
| pooling | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: Do i have rights to royalties (under pooling) from a gas well if another company drills on property ... A: If your property is included in the oil or gas unit, then you are entitled to royalties. It doesn't ... | |
| OIL,GAS,MINERAL LEASE OFFER | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: according to RIGHT OF WAY Jefferson,Texas, according to their records, I own OIL,GAS and MINERAL ... A: Sir, I will attempt to answer your questions here. First, the 1/6th royalty is too low. You should ... | |
| how profitable is oil and gas well industry? | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: am a foreigner and have a childhood dream of investing in oil wells in texas. (the location is also ... A: Krish, First you must find someone you know and trust to invest with. Without any knowledge of the ... | |
| drilling in Washita County, OK | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I have been offered a price for my mineral rights in Washita County, OK. The area is section 6: E ... A: Offhand I do not know but if someone has made you an offer it does usually indicate there is some ... | |
| Horizonal drilling | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: Oil Company has staked a well on my property (which I have leased to them) to drill horizonally ... A: Larry, The rights of the oil company are outlined in the Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease that you granted ... | |
| Formula's | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: Where can I go or do you have a short list of formula's that I can use to figure out the different ... A: I don't know specifically. Try doing a Google Search entering the calculation you need, such as: ... | |
| Possible Royalties in Suspense | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: We have inherited 220 acres in Coweta OK that have been drilled for decades, caught up in a probate ... A: I am sorry you are going through this trying time. It is my understanding that any revenue produced ... | |
| Charging Operators/Payor Interest | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I am learning mineral management to take over our family property management. In Oklahoma, Texas ... A: Sir, it is my understanding that these types of special provisions have to be entered into and made ... | |
| Amendment to gas lease | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a gas lease on my 52 acres and there is a producing shallow well on it now. The lease is from ... A: No sir! If you are being asked to sign a new lease, then you have the opportunity to negotiate new ... | |
| Additionial mineral acreage | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: The property I own was the remaining acreage from a much larger farm parcel. This acreage had been ... A: This all depends on what the language in your oil and gas lease provides. You have to read the ... | |
| Mineral vs Royalty ownership decimal interest | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: My wife’s family inherited royalty ownership in Mountrail County, North Dakota. At first we thought ... A: If your wife's interest is only entitled to royalty revenue payments and does not have the right to ... | |
| ownership interests. | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I own a very small ownership percentage in wells currently being managed by a company based in ... A: I can help you accomplish this if you will provide me with certain information. There will be no ... | |
| Leassing | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I own 30 acres minerals rights in Section 23, Township 5,Range 2 West.Do you think there may be ... A: I would guess that if the company that owns this lease has not contacted by now to extend it, that ... | |
| mineral rights | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I have mineral rights in the state of Wyoming and i have recently been receiving letters in the mail ... A: I would check their website and find out more about their company. It would also be easy for you to ... | |
| How do I research if I am an heir? | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: My deceased grandmother may have been an heir to land in Southern DeSoto Parish, LA. I would like ... A: Wow, you are lucky! My company just acquired 4 abstract plants and one of them is Desoto Parish ... | |
| ORRI | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I am confused on negotiating an ORRI under the following scenario: A is an operator with 84k net ... A: An overriding royalty interest may be tied to a specific lease, or it may be tied to an entire ... | |
| PA title - | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: Would you know the difference between a Vesting Deed & Sourcing Deed? -- This would be in the realm ... A: In my opinion, a 'Vesting Deed' 'vests the Grantee, the one acquiring the property, with good and ... | |
| 1/2 OF 1/3 OF % | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: i can't figure how this would be calculated, do you have a formula? 17.25 acres, 640 unit, x 1/2 of ... A: Landowner has a 4% interest of 1/2 of a 1/3rd interest, i.e.: 1/2 x 1/3 = 1/6 = 0.1666667 x .04 (4%) ... | |
| oil&gas | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: Is mineral and royalty the same A: If you own a mineral interest, you have the right to grant Oil, Gas and Mineral Leases, which is ... | |
| Oil/Gas Leases in OK | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I would sincerely appreciate ANY assistance you can provide. My father in law has received paper ... A: I'm glad you are trying to help your father-in-law out. This is alot of information to comprehend. ... | |
| Lease Term | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I live in Louisiana. My lease term shall expire July 19, 2010 if there is no producing unit. What is ... A: A Producing Unit is a defined geographic area that has been set up by the Department of Conservation ... | |
| oil lease extension recorded? | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I found copies of my parents' two oil leases recorded in the county courthouse in my area in eastern ... A: It depends on what the language stipulates in the contract (the Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease) as to ... | |
| Division order | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I just received a Division order in the mail. My father owned parts of several oil wells. He died 8 ... A: Once your father's estate was settled and a Distribution of his Assets was made to his heirs, ... | |
| mineral rights in Kansas / fair use fee per acre for oil/gas drilling | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I inherited some property in Kansas. I know that in the past the mineral rights were sold or leased. ... A: In Louisiana, the minerals do revert to the surface owner after 10 years as long as there have been ... | |
| Columbia Gas lease | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I was recently advised by Columbia Gas that there is a gas lease on my property. Apparently this ... A: It appears that this formation is for gas storage in the Medina Formation. You are not being paid ... | |
| MIDDLEMAN | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: AN ACCOUNTANT IS HANDLING THE LEASING OF A LARGE TRACT OF LAND IN NORTHEAST OHIO. HE HAS BEEN ... A: I would suggest you getting some type of Option signed by all owners involved which provides ... | |
| Columbia Gas lease | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I was recently advised by Columbia Gas that there is a gas lease on my property. Apparently this ... A: You've got alot of questions here that would be quite lengthy to respond to so I will advise you as ... | |
| Unleased Mineral Rights | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I have recently inherited mineral rights in Upshur County Texas. My tract of land is now included ... A: I believe the information you were told is incorrect. If a mineral owner is unleased because they ... | |
| avulsion | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: my dad lives on red river just north of the downtown airport. he lives at 1434 wells island rd. he ... A: Do you have a copy of the instrument which your father signed to the state? If so, this is the ... | |
| ADVERSE POSSESSION/MINERAL RIGHTS | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me how adverse possession of mineral rights works in Pennsylvania? I am not the owner ... A: Lisa, I am so sorry, but I can not advise you about adverse possession in Pennsylvania. You should ... | |
| i only hold half of my mineral rites and i want them all | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I am a property owner in Wyoming, and I only own 50% of the mineral rites to my property, and I own ... A: Do you know if probate proceedings have been filed on the deceased? If there are no heirs and no ... | |
| Forced pooling in Colorado | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I have been presented with an oil %26 gas lease for my land. I only own 25% of the mineral rights ... A: According to what I understand about Forced Pooling, if the Operator has acquired consent from 75% ... | |
| Royalty Payments & Multiple Lessees | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: OKLAHOMA Oil & Gas Company leases 160 acres from Lessee A & B at 3/16th royalty. Lessee A owns 167 ... A: No, the unit is determined by the Oil & Gas Commission for the state. Only royalty owners who own ... | |
| Colorado Leasing | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I am one of 4 heirs to a 40.00 Acres, Sec. 17-7N-60W Weld County, Colorado. I have received an ... A: Based on the information you have provided me with it appears the terms are all reasonable except ... | |
| Mineral rights Carter County Oklahoma | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I have been offered $3200 an acre for my mineral rights in Section 12-3S-2E located in Carter County ... A: Patricia, In order for me to know if this is a good offer or not I would have to study the area and ... | |
| Royalty Payments & Multiple Lessees | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: OKLAHOMA Oil & Gas Company leases 160 acres from Lessee A & B at 3/16th royalty. Lessee A owns 167 ... A: I would like to help you understand this but I am unable to see where you derive at Lessee A owning ... | |
| Oil on Land | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: My parents was left 21 acres of land in Arkansas and my Dad was told that they drilled on the land ... A: I'm glad you asked me to help. Do you know if there is anything on the actual site which was left ... | |
| Mineral rights holdings. | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I have mineral rights in two locations in Montana. I own 1/3 of 680 acres in Garfield County right ... A: I understand that you are getting older and this is something you'd like to see happen. A couple of ... | |
| Do we have legal grounds to sue. | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: My father pasted away in 2006. We had power of attorney due to his mental and physical situation. ... A: I am sorry for the problems you are having with this property. I believe you should seek an ... | |
| refinery guy wants to invest in upstream | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm just an average Joe wanting to invest in working interest or royalties. I work in an oil ... A: I would like to help you because I think this is a very sensitive concern and decision about who you ... | |
| Leasing | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: We were offered an oil and gas lease on property we have in Kansas. It is for 3 years, $15/acre ... A: I'm glad you asked me to help! I did a little bit of research to find out what activity is going on ... | |
| Additional interest after leasing | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: Years ago several relatives signed 1/8th leases for their royalty and mineral interests under a ... A: I'm glad you asked me for help and I'd love to help you with this problem. Please contact me at ... | |
| surface rights | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I own 105 acres of rough woods and young timber in Escambia County, Alabama. The minerals were not ... A: A mineral owner has the right to use the surface for proper development of his mineral estate. ... | |
| Offer to purchase minerals | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I received an unsolicited offer to purchase my mineral rights located in DeSoto Parish, LA. I ... A: I could certainly help you review this matter and make a better decision for yourself if you could ... | |
| Mineral Rights | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I just received a noticed from an energy group in Denver, Co. offering to purchase my mineral rights ... A: Whether it is a good idea to sell your minerals depends on your personal situation. You can sell ... | |
| pool unitization | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: What does it mean to unitize a oil pool? Is that the combining of different pools into one pool? ... A: I understand your confusion. The oil and gas industry is governed by laws and statutes, which are ... | |
| heirs to gas and mineral rights in Pennsylvania | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I am an heir along with 8 other heirs to gas and mineral rights in Pennsylvania. (we do not own the ... A: I'm glad you asked me to help. Each heir still owns their interest, even if they cannot be located. ... | |
| Oil/Gas Lease in Pecos, TX | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: We own 40 acres - surface and mineral rights - north and east of Pecos TX: Subdiv 12 of Sect 7, ... A: Without researching this particular area for lease market rates I do not know what the current ... | |
| Winchester Texas - Wormley Lane | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: My mother owns this parcel of land - A69 Whitesides, Geo W., TRACT 4, ACRES 40.156 ;ID R104172 ... A: You should be able to check with the Texas Railroad Commission to determine what wells have been ... | |
| unleased land in the pooling unit | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: We own 88 acres in the Marcellus Shale region in NE Pa and are one of the few landowners as yet ... A: If a company has leased the majority of the acreage they can file for a pooling declaration or unit. ... | |
| denied royalty money from oil cos. | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: My great-great uncle died intestate in 1927. He also adopted my grandfather(info. stated on 1910 ... A: The laws of the state the decedent died in govern the laws of distribution and descent. You should ... | |
| gas lease | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I own 135 acres in NW PA currently have a 3 year gas lease that pays $5.00 an acre with a 1/8 ... A: Unless I know the specific area your property is located in I cannot advise you what the market rate ... | |
| What to do??? | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I am really glad I found this site. I think you may be able to help me. My great grandfather owned ... A: and, I'm glad you asked me! If you can provide me with the legal description of the property I can ... | |
| Oil and Gas Lease | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: Would specific wording have to be put in a "Bath Form Louisiana Spec [4-BR]-2A-NL Paid up R2:99" ... A: I believe that the Bath's form you refer to would enable the Lessee to use an existing wellbore to ... | |
| suspense | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: We filed affadavits of hiership on a relative that died intestate and received money from the state ... A: I'm glad you asked me to help! Depending on the state in which the production was obtained there is ... | |
| Re-negotiate mineral rights | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I own some mineral rights in Weld County, Colorado. Around the first of 2010 I leased some of these ... A: I'm glad you asked me that! No sir, you cannot break a lease because you received better terms on a ... | |
| Money in Suspense | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: We just found out we (my sister, brother & I) have a 1/16th interest in the mineral rights in Hughes ... A: I'm glad you asked me that! You can check with the Oklahoma Oil & Gas Commission at: ... | |
| Inviting a gas well | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: 18 months ago, I signed a 36 month lease for 43 +/- acres to Petrohawk. Is there a way to ask them ... A: I'm glad you asked me that! Unfortunately, the lease gives the Lessee (the company who you granted ... | |
| oil and gas lease | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I probated my husbands will in Texas as a Muniment of Title do I have to probate in Kentucky for ... A: Yes, you should either file a certified copy of the Will in the records of Kentucky or file ... | |
| gorden well | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I emailed you before and you helped me out with a question. Another quick question. I live in ... A: I'm glad you asked me that! What I believe your friend is referring to, is a 'depth provision ... | |
| Oil drilling leases | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: During this latest BP problem, a friend declared without any data that oil companies have many ... A: Bob, There are many factors a company has to consider in order to evaluate the decision to spend ... | |
| CO2 | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: Based on a TX lease for "oil, gas, and other minerals" does an oil company have to pay royalties for ... A: Jessica, I don't know how landowners are compensated for CO2. The governing document is the Oil, ... | |
| oil &gas lease | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: My wife inherited the mineral rights from her grandmother for the following property located in ... A: I'm glad you asked me that! I believe a reasonable counter offer would be $175/per net mineral acre ... | |
| min distances from gas wells | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: is there a min distance a gas well must be to a lake or tank ?? how about a water well ?? Thanks ... A: I'm glad you asked me that! I am not aware of any specific state laws which require a well to be a ... | |
| oil & gas lease offer | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I recently received a letter from an oil/gas companty which states they are acquiring oil and gas ... A: 1. The $25.00 per net mineral acre is for the full 5 years. You will only be paid one time for the ... | |
| Leasing an undivided interest | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: My wife owns an undivided 1/4 interest in a tract of land in union parish. One company has offered ... A: I'm glad you asked me that! Yes sir - each owner can handle their interest as they wish. However, ... | |
| oil & gas lease offer | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: I recently received a letter from an oil/gas companty which states they are acquiring oil and gas ... A: No I do not know what the going rate is in that particular area. If you are asked to sign a 5 year ... | |
| oil & gas lease offer | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I recently received a letter from an oil/gas companty which states they are acquiring oil and gas ... A: I'm glad you asked that! This sounds like an initial attempt by a company to acquire as many leases ... | |
| Intent to lease form | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: We have received a form from Continental Land Resources regarding a section of land in Washington ... A: I'm glad you asked that! Without reading the form that you have been sent, I cannot tell you whether ... | |
| mineral interest | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I received an lease request for SW/4 and N/2 SE/4 of section 35-T15N-R2E of Lincoln County, Oklahoma ... A: Most of the time a company's first offer can be countered. Are you sure that the royalty is not ... | |
| North Dakota - Difference in lease prices - private owners and ND government lands | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: My family and I own mineral rights in Mountrail, Williams and Divide Counties in ND. Some are in ... A: Maria, I'm sure it is very confusing to you why there is such a variance in offers for oil and gas ... | |
| Production rates | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a well that just came in at 6.5 MCF and then tapered off to 5.1 to 5.7 after a week . 1. ... A: In order to answer your question regarding production rates, I need to know what formation the well ... | |
| Oil/Gas Lease Bonus | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: What is the going rate for an oil/gas lease bonus in Hemphill & Roberts Counties, Texas? A: In order to answer your question regarding production rates, I need to know what formation the well ... | |
| Leaseable property in Reeves County, TX | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: My family owns approx 200 acres in Reeves county, TX. For many years there was no leasing activity. ... A: I'm glad you asked me that! Usually, if a lease is expiring and it is within an area of interest, ... | |
| BLM Assignments | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: My company is purcchasing a Federal Oil and Gas Lease in Wyoming from an individual. The lease has ... A: First, you must review the BLM lease to confirm that the Assignor has the right to assign this ... | |
| unitization | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I asked you a question a few days ago and now I have another question. Our attorney is preparing ... A: I'm glad you asked me that! However, I'm not sure what your friend meant exactly - the only thing I ... | |
| Mineral lease after the well is dug | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a foreclosure property (1/4 acre), where the previous owner had signed a ... A: I'm glad you asked me that! You absolutely have negotiating power. If the well has already been ... | |
| Free Gas from Neighbors Well | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: We live in Kentucky and our neighbor has a gas well, probably owned by Delta Gas and he gets free ... A: The lease that was granted by the landowner provides for him getting free use of gas. If your lease ... | |
| abandon oil well | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: What are my rights in the state of Kansas to a oil well that has been non productive. It was in ... A: Mr. Goertzen: I'm glad you asked that! The Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease that you signed which allowed ... | |
| GAS LEASE | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I have tried to contact lawyers , other lease owners and the county building for answers ... A: Sir, I'm glad you asked that! I would like to help you but there is alot of information you have ... | |
| Horizontal and Vertical Pugh Clauses | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: Maybe I'm confused, but I believe that you are mistaken here: ... A: I'm glad you asked that! Unfortunately there are different opinions on this depending on which oil ... | |
| lease offer | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: Ms Fitzgerald, I asked you a question on 2/27/10 about obtaining a mineral lease for my three ... A: It is my understanding that if a lease is 'integrated' it is 'forced pooled' which means the ... | |
| leasing for marcella well in ohio | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I was recently contacted by a oil company Actually it is me and my 3 siblings) we own 54 ... A: I'm glad you asked that! The state regulates the sizes of the pooling units based on how many acres ... | |
| lease offer | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: Ms Fitzgerald, I asked you a question on 2/27/10 about obtaining a mineral lease for my three ... A: James, $1000/acre is fair, but you should counter-offer the 3/16ths royalty offer with a 1/5th ... | |
| Proving a tract of land lies within a specific unit | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: My husband's aunt left him a 1/4 undivided interest on a piece of property in Wood County, TX. We ... A: I would be happy to discuss this with you. If you would send me a description of the property ... | |
| no deductions clause | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I am in the process of negotiating a lease with an oil company regarding minerals in Western ... A: Jon, You state you are the "lessee" - that means you are the one who is acquiring the right to ... | |
| LEASING OIL AND MINERAL RIGHTS | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I received a letter from RedSky Land, LLC (Travis McBain. The letter suggested that I set up a ... A: I would try and find out from some of the adjoining landowners what lease terms they have been ... | |
| gas royalty- division | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: We have 110 acres in a 600 acre lease area- if well is drilled on our property(talking at least 5 ... A: The Oil & Gas Commission for your state, which can be viewed for Pennsylvania at: ... | |
| Oil and Gas Lease | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: We have just received a 3-yr top lease offer on Sect 32-Township14N-Range23W in Roger Mills Cty ... A: If you want a "reversionary depth clause" included in your lease, you should request that and the ... | |
| oil and gas leasing | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: my husband died late aug.does does his will have to be probated in ok? at what cost? thank you ... A: Cavahaugh: If you live in Oregon and it is easier to have your husband's estate probated in Oregon, ... | |
| Pipeline ROW | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: Greetings. In my area of NYS we have the Millenium Gas Pipeline. It runs from East to West. ... A: Allen, I would really doubt that any one of the companies involved in acquiring ROW's in your area ... | |
| How to get information on my mineral rights | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: My father died two and one half years ago but never mentioned his owning mineral rights in Dolores ... A: Mark, I'm glad you asked me that! Before I answer your question can you tell me whether there were ... | |
| Gas Drilling in Armstrong Co. Pennsylvania | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: We have 40 acres in Armstrong County,Pa. and were wondering if we would be a candidate for Marcellus ... A: It looks like Armstrong County is in the Marcellus fairway at the northwestern boundary. If you'd ... | |
| Gas rights | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I own land in Clearfield County, PA. I have reviewed the deed of the previous owner and it ... A: Mr. Klucach: Natural Gas is defined as a mineral and once the minerals are reserved by a prior owner ... | |
| Royality Interest | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to determine how many acres of royalty i have in a 160 acre unit by using the following ... A: One (1) surface (mineral) acre has eight (8) royalty acres. In a 160-acre unit there are 1,280 ... | |
| oil and gas ownership deed language | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: grantor is granting all right, title and interest in specified political subdivisions (townships) ... A: This conveyancing language seems to be very inclusive and you should be very cautious that it is ... | |
| Oil /Mineral deeds | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: In North Dakota and MT I have mineral deeds, What can I do to get them drilling and If I was to sell ... A: I'm not sure I understand if you have mineral ownership pursuant to mineral deeds where you acquired ... | |
| Oil and Gas Inquiry | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: Attn: Laura M. FitzGerald, CPL I am a first time investor in Oil & Gas. I have some liquid cash ... A: Mr. Macarthur - I agree with you 100%. These are very important decisions that you are making and I ... | |
| Water Usage by drilling company | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: We have been offered a sum of money for the usage of our land. This usage includes creating a 12 ... A: Yes sir. You did not state what area the property is located in, but water is a very precious ... | |
| Lease agreement | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I signed a lease agreement for drilling of a deep gas well on our property in WV. ... A: The state oil and gas commission regulates the spacing rules for the formations in which the ... | |
| pipe line R/W and Surface rights terms. | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: We have had an offer from a oil company to install a pipe line through our property in Duchesne Co. ... A: You should ask for the 'fair market value' of your property, based on price per acre. Remember, ... | |
| mineral rights | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: We own our land but not the mineral rights. Can someone come and drill on our land without our ... A: The law provides that a owner of minerals must be able to enjoy the fruits of its ownership. ... | |
| gas lease | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: Three years ago I signed a gas lease with Chesapeake. The contract has a 3 yr primary term with an ... A: If your lease is still in effect and they are conducting continuous operations to commence the ... | |
| Selling Mineral Rights | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: My family has had an offer to buy the mineral rights on land in Indian County, PA for $1,400. We ... A: No sir I have not. Would you like for me to see about getting another offer for you? I would be ... | |
| more royalty protection | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: Laura, looking for a 2nd opinion here. TIA ---I helped a family with there oil and gas lease in NE ... A: I do not know whether in Pennsylvania a conveyance has to be recorded for real property in order for ... | |
| oil gas leases in dewey county,ok | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I own some oil and gas leases in dewey county,ok . I recently leased section 22 24 and 26 18 w tp ... A: I have not studied the drilling activity in this area. However, you can visit the Oklahoma Oil & ... | |
| lease expiration | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I have 60 acres of land that has been under a mineral lease for 4.9 years now. The company called me ... A: Steve, The question that pertains to whether a lease can be held or not, can only be answered after ... | |
| Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: FitzGerald, I am in receipt of an Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease (Paid-Up Lease) from Ted W. Walters & ... A: Jody - Don't be afraid to provide your social security number to this company for the lease. In ... | |
| Pipeline right-of-way | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I have recently been approached by a row agent about granting a right of way for a 6" gasline. They ... A: I don't believe so sir. Especially if the ROW will be placed on your property that 'can be ... | |
| Who hires rookie landmen? | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: If I take a landman course online who would hire me after I finish? I'm 47yrs old and have been in ... A: I do understand your frustration and I admire your drive to accomplish this. If you could find ... | |
| partitioning of mineral rights | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: Ms. FitzGerald, I would like your opinion as to partitioning of mineral rights. Our family, two ... A: For the various reasons you include in your email, I would suggest that it would make things less ... | |
| Ratification of oil, gas and mineral lease | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: My siblings and I have been asked by each to sign a Ratification of Oil, Gas %26 Mineral Lease. They ... A: You have an opportunity to negotiate some better terms for your interest if the company is asking ... | |
| Oil Lease Comanche Co, Okla. | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: Have been offered a lease for Section 9 Township 3N Range 9W, for $125 and 3/16. Section 9 is ... A: Section 9-3N-9W is about 4 miles east of Section 12-3N-9W. In order for a property to be impacted by ... | |
| gas lease offer | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: We own 65 acres in Henderson Township, Jefferson County, PA, and have been offered $500/acre for a 5 ... A: I think it is in your best interest to realize that if your demands are unreasonable, the company ... | |
| Previous Question | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I recently read information on "Hints on negotiating oil and gas,and a mineral leases" and the ... A: Sir, I will be happy to send him your email address, but your email address is not contained within ... | |
| Contract prior to gas lease offer | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Would it be best to have a attorney draw up a fair gas lease contract before I receive a offer from ... A: In my opinion, sir, this is not necessary. The oil and gas companies desiring to obtain oil, gas ... | |
| gas/oil lease | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: My wife Emily inherited 8.33 acres of mineral rights in Hughes county. It is my understanding that ... A: “Marketable Title” is defined as “title free from apparent defects, grave doubts and litigious ... | |
| Adding pooling to existing gas lease | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have 170 acres in Armstrong County, PA. The gas lease was signed in 1988 that has no depth ... A: Without having your 1988 gas lease to review, I am not fully able to advise you where you may have ... | |
| Affidavit of Non Production | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I trying to figure out if own have the deep gas rights on our property. I have ... A: Your question did not provide me with the state that this property is located in. Each state ... | |
| exclusive option | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I signed an "exclusive option to acquire oil and gas lease" with a company on 12/09/2009 giving them ... A: No - if their 'exclusive option period' has passed, you are under no obligation to sign anything ... | |
| Weld County CO mineral righrs | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: My family has recently been contacted by oil drilling companies wanting to lease mineral rights we ... A: I would recommend that you certainly let the company know that you will not accept 1/8th royalty, ... | |
| gas lease, pipeline row,seismic testing | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: some background, in a couple of weeks i will sign with chesapeake a gas lease in ne pa. 10 acres @ ... A: This is a very good question, and I wish I had considered this more before I had signed a lease on ... | |
| Gas leasing and royalties | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I currenlty have 172 acres in PA that has not been leased. 3 companies are currently trying to lease ... A: Oh my gosh - hold up, hold up, hold up - I don't like what any of them are telling you -and, I ... | |
| Oil & Gas Lease Request | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: Please see the attached letter. My questions are as follows: 1. Are the terms of this lease ... A: A lease is a legal document that is binding between the parties. The terms must be honored. I ... | |
| wouldn't it be worth it | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: There drilling alot of wells in n.e.P.A right, but they don't really get any profits until the pipe ... A: Sir, you shouldn't apologize for your lack of education - you are a smart person to ponder your ... | |
| Mineral rights lease offer in MS | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I am in receipt of a lease offer for 80 acres in Jasper County Mississippi. The specific location is ... A: Sir, I will provide answers to your questions which are numbered in accordance with your questions: ... | |
| yates re-record lease because of typographical errors | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: We signed a 5 yr lease with Yates Petroleum on July 21, 2005 in the name of our family trust. 1 1/2 ... A: Mam, Based on the information you have provided, it appears that you were asked to sign a legal ... | |
| oil/gas lease | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: My three children each have a 5 acre parcel in Cleburne County, Arkansas. The legal description on ... A: Let me study the area and see who may be interested in acquiring leases in this area. I will answer ... | |
| surface rights | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: We recently purchased our family farm on which I make my living upon. The previous owner has kept ... A: Sir, If the surface is owned separately from the minerals, the surface owner does not have the right ... | |
| gas marketing letter | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I am trying (very slowly) to learn some things about some interest my family has in O%26G to help us ... A: I applaud your efforts in trying to learn more about conducting the affairs of your mother's ... | |
| Oil Leases | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: We own 65 acres under lease to an oil company in Texas who has a production unit adjoining this ... A: If your 65-acre tract was a significant size in relation to the unit for the well then it would have ... | |
| Contract for oil/gas lease | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I owned 42 acres of land in Culberson County, Texas in which I also own 50% (21 acres) of the ... A: It is not clear from your question above, whether the man contacting you is asking for seismic ... | |
| letter to buy mineral rights | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: My mom and I own around 30 acres in the eastern region of Texas. Gas royalties have been received ... A: Patricia, I believe it is always a good idea to know what your options are. If you are in need of ... | |
| Ownership to mineral acers | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I recently signed a lease for my mineral acers inherited from my Grandfather, it was originally for ... A: Each time a transfer of ownership involving the property occurs the document or deed is filed at the ... | |
| Lease Proposal - 3S 3W, Sec 6, Carter County, OK | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I recently received a lease proposal for mineral interest I own on 3S3W of Section 6 in Carter ... A: Sir, I have to agree with you in that I do not think the offer of $77.00/net acre is in line with ... | |
| Is this a good offer to lease mineral rights? | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: we have received an offer to lease the mineral rights to a parcel of land in Pawnee County, OK -- ... A: The only way to find out what others in this area are being offered to lease their interests would ... | |
| Mineral Rights | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: FitzGerald, I own some land in Texas and an oil/gas compnay recently contacted me about leasing my ... A: In order to determine who owns the other 50% interest, a mineral title examination would need to be ... | |
| Mineral Rights | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Mrs. FitzGerald, I own 21.54 acres(2 parcels/10.77 AC ea.)in Texas.In 2009 a company sent me a check ... A: Sir, perhaps prior to you acquiring the property, half of the minerals were already conveyed out and ... | |
| lease terms- taxes | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I have received a lease which states " Lessee may deduct Lessor's proportionate part of any ad ... A: No. The taxes that are referred to above are due on the production, and the Operator is deducting ... | |
| royalty payments and ratification | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: My sister and I inherited the mineral rights on a small portion of property in Jacksonville, Texas. ... A: Usually a "Ratification of an Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease" is curative instrument that is clearing up ... | |
| inherited minerals through a trustee | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: A trust was set up by my uncle (before his death) for his granddaughter several years ago.The ... A: Sir, I am sorry for your frustration in dealing with this matter. It is difficult to monitor the ... | |
| Transferring Ownership of Oil Well | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: FitzGerald. Please explain the proper procedures for transferring ownership of an oil lease from one ... A: The legal document transferring the ownership, i.e., Assignment, Bill of Sale and Conveyance, needs ... | |
| NEGOCIATING | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: MY FIRST TERM OF 3 YEARS WILL EXPIRE ON FEBRUARY 6, 2010. THEY WANT TO DRILL BUT HAVE NOT STARTED ... A: Commencement of operations can be: preparing the site for use, laying roads into the wellsite, ... | |
| NEGOCIATING | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: MY FIRST TERM OF 3 YEARS WILL EXPIRE ON FEBRUARY 6, 2010. THEY WANT TO DRILL BUT HAVE NOT STARTED ... A: The lease that you signed probably states: "that if operations are not commenced prior to the end ... | |
| Gas Leases in Beckham County OK | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I have 5 acres mineral rights to a gas well in Beckham County Oklahoma that Chesapeake has been ... A: Once a well is 'plugged' you cannot go in and 'unplug' it. If someone drilled a well at an earlier ... | |
| oil lease discription and terms | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Recently I was notified via lease documents that I am the part owner of mineral rights in North ... A: Dan, The reason they are asking you to sign a lease that is 'back dated' is because apparently they ... | |
| Lien for mineral rights | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: A drilling company wants to lease mineral rights. They want to file a Lien Subordination and make a ... A: Usually, a mortgage on the property is subordinated to an Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease. I'm assuming ... | |
| 50% Interest In Oil Well In OK | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking into purchasing 50% working interest in an oil well in Carter County, Oklahoma, and I ... A: Sir, This matter is something you should seek legal counsel about. Preferably, an oil and gas ... | |
| Easement of Gas lines... | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: We purchased a property in october 2007. This was the last lot that was sold (closest to the old ... A: Sir, I would certainly not cash the check until you are able to speak with a representative of the ... | |
| vertical pugh clause | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I need to put a standard vertical pugh clause in the addendum of my oil & gas lease. Where do I ... A: The standard vertical pugh clause contains this language: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary ... | |
| roger mills lease | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: My mineral rights are in roger mills section 12 township 11 range 25 west im.We have an unsolicited ... A: Sir, I'm assuming this offer is to lease your mineral rights. If this is their first offer, I ... | |
| gas well production | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: Conoco drilled a well on my property this is in Webb County, app. 9500 ft deep. on Jan 11, 2010, ... A: Mary, This last question you have, is a good one, but I am not qualified to answer this because ... | |
| gas well drilling | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: when a company drills what is the maximum no.and how far apart is the spacing say in a 1200 acre ... A: Sir, Each formation has its own spacing rules and regulations. In Texas, this information can be ... | |
| gas well production | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Conoco drilled a well on my property this is in Webb County, app. 9500 ft deep. on Jan 11, 2010, ... A: Sir, It is not unusual for a representative of a company to not have information about a specific ... | |
| mineral acreage | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell from the following description how many mineral acres are owned by my wife. She has an ... A: Each quarter section contains 40 acres, more or less. There are 160 acres in each quarter section, ... | |
| Mineral Rights Decimal Interest Calculation | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a question that I am truly baffled by. I currently have in my possession a "division order" ... A: Kim, Don't feel alone. Many people, both laymen and professionals, who review Division Orders and ... | |
| Gas well | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm supposed to get royalty payments for gas sold from a well on the property next door.The company ... A: An Operator must report monthly production from a well with the State Oil & Gas Commission. You ... | |
| Oil Gas Lease Grayson Co Tx | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: We haven't been able to find the answer to our question yet. We would really appreciate your help ... A: Ms. Mostowfi: I hope you received my answer. I gave you a list of other companies who are actively ... | |
| half minerals | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: We own tracts of land in Texas and Oklahoma of which we have half minerals.Can we lease our part ... A: Yes, you have the right to lease your rights even though there are other joint owners who cannot be ... | |
| Transfer of a RI due to well plugging | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a situation that I can't quite figure out. I purchased a small RI on a 32 acre unit w/ 1 ... A: Unfortunately the Sales Agreement that you signed where you acquired your interest is the governing ... | |
| Oil & Gas Mineral Rights | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: Laura, We asked this previously and you answered but we were unable to retrieve. We would ... A: As a general rule, you should always make a counter-offer on someone's first offer. It appears ... | |
| original mineral rights | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: how can i obtain the documentation from my fathers sale of his property and to which he retained ... A: Sir, Unless Occidental Petroleum will furnish this to you, you will have to obtain this document ... | |
| Constitution ( Yegua), Jefferson Co., Tx. | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a small royalty interest in the Two Sisters No 1 well located in Jefferson County, Texas. I ... A: A reservoir engineer can study the formation and project how long the reservoir will produce - but ... | |
| leaseline and offsetdrilling | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: If a well is drilled 487ft on the other side of my fence by a leasee that is not my lease holder, ... A: If adverse possession occurred on the property, it would also include the mineral rights if the ... | |
| Oil and Gas Lease in North Dakota | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I submitted this question to another expert yesterday who was "unavailable" so I hope you can give ... A: As a general rule, you should always make a counter-offer on their first offer. Based on their ... | |
| working interest vs net revenue interest | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I can't seem to get a handle on the difference between working interest in an oil well and net ... A: In order to determine your Net Revenue Interest, all lease burdens must be subtracted from your ... | |
| Buying gas wells in Oklahoma | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: Myself and two others are look for any and all information on how to go about purchasing some gas ... A: Sir, I would suggest you contacting a Reservoir Engineer who can advise you what the value is of ... | |
| buying oil and gas royalties | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have been searching all over the web look for oil and gas royalties for sale and am having a hard ... A: Sir, there are many professional companies who seek to 'buy oil and gas minerals and royalties' ... | |
| Oil Production & Oil and Gas Leases | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: My father was in the oil and gas business mostly in New Mexico for a long time. He passed away ... A: It's very wise of you to ask for assistance with this. This can be a very time consuming process to ... | |
| Leasing my Property | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: What is the going rate per acre for me to lease my property(37.10) acreas in Harrison County, Texas ... A: I am not actively involved in Harrison County, TX, therefore I do not know what the 'going rate per ... | |
| Royalties from a Natural Gas Well | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: Laura, I am part owner of a 40 acre track of land in the Fayetteville Shale Play Area in Arkansas, ... A: I will provide you with the calculation to determine your monthly royalty revenue. However, there ... | |
| O/G lease form | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I need a paid-up lease form (or computer-readable document) to use to obtain a lease on property in ... A: Sir, I would suggest you contact the American Association of Professional Landmen website (AAPL) and ... | |
| Mineral rights | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a few months shy of the 10 year date to have full mineral rights to my property. If I allow ... A: Running seismic on property will not interrupt a mineral servitude. A mineral servitude is created ... | |
| Haynesville Shale | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have leased our 50 acres to Cheasapeake. They have completed drilling @ last DNR ... A: Mrs. England: Unfortunately, the situation you describe above is quite common with alot of ... | |
| oil rights | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: My mother indicated there was oil on her parents' farm in Beaver, Oklahoma. How do I find out if I ... A: In order to determine the current owner of mineral rights, a mineral title abstract must be ... | |
| executive rights | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: Upon the death of my grandmother, my father and his two sisters inherited land in Lavaca County ... A: Your rights would be set out in the agreement that created them. Without having the document to ... | |
| $ oil lease | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: I owen 101 acres out of 320 acres, the rest of the acres have been leased for 150 per acer and 3/16. ... A: No ma'm, you do not have to take the 3/16ths - You do not have to sign until they agree to offer you ... | |
| Oil and Lease Questions Payne County OK | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: My family has been involved from what I can tell with 4 wells, 3 of which show active in the ... A: Sir, I understand your frustration. I'll first tell you that an Operator is not going to spend much ... | |
| Ratification of oil, gas and mineral lease and co-lessor's agreement | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: Me and my wife bought our house in march of 08 in ft worth, tx in the Barnett shale. However the ... A: Sir, A Ratification of Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease and Co-Lessor's Agreement is usually required when ... | |
| top lease | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I am fairly new to oil/gas leasing as a buyer agent and I need a good top lease example. I ... A: Cole, Since the terminology used and the laws for each state are unique, I would prefer not to ... | |
| oil royalties | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: They are now attempting to introduce gas into this well to try to recover more oil. Between 1940 and ... A: Absolutely. Many times the heirs' revenue is placed into suspense, if they do not have the current ... | |
| executive privilege | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Laura, I have been the executrix in a 10 yr will contest, it has been long and ugly. There are 5 ... A: I'm sorry but I am unable to advise you on your rights. Your rights would be governed by the Will ... | |
| Neighbor getting well | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: My neighbor and I have leased our mineral rights to two different oil companies here in north ... A: Your lease should contain a provision in it that holds the Lessee responsible for drilling wells if ... | |
| Small Tract Lease and Royalty | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: We own 2 1/3 acre in Washington County, PA. We have been approached by Chesapeake Appalachia with ... A: Yes you are correct. A landowner owning just a few acres will not have the same negotiating power ... | |
| mineral rights | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I have 150 acres in sw pa which I leased to a gas co 2 yrs ago last week they approached me about ... A: Sir, I am unfamiliar with the mineral code laws of the State of Pennsylvania - and each state is ... | |
| royalty payment for gas as stated in lease | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I am negotiating an oil/gas lease. The area is active for gas. The company in setting royalty ... A: Sir, I'm sorry but I don't understand your question because at the end of your question, you show ... | |
| Lease Expiring | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I have leases (3/16, 3 year) on 220 mineral acres in sections 3 & 10, T2N, R13E in Atoka County, OK. ... A: I believe your best source would be checking with your adjoining landowners who have also leased. ... | |
| fair 10yr. lease price | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know a fair or average price for a lease to use my land for a small gas regulating ... A: It would be the market value for the price per acre that property is sold for in this area. Perhaps ... | |
| Royaltie and leases | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm sorry up front if there's info that you need that's not provided.I do not know how to proceed. ... A: You can check with your state Oil and Gas Commission to find out what other Operators are active in ... | |
| Oli & Gas Lease and Division Order | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: We just received a Division Order from the oil company and are hesitant to sign it. We have been ... A: In order for someone other than the oil company to verify that the decimal interest shown in the ... | |
| Potential ORRI I am looking to purchase! | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: Recently, I am looking at purchasing an overriding royalty interest from an energy company. So my ... A: If the ORRI was part of an investment package, then it would be difficult, in my opinion, to obtain ... | |
| lease about to expire | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: My family has an oil & gas lease, in Kansas, that is about to expire in a couple months. The oil ... A: Depending on what is provided for in your existing lease, is what determines what will actually ... | |
| Hiring a Landman | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: Our family had over 14,000 acres in Texas, Webb County, and after one family tragedy after another, ... A: Please refer to my Answers, numbered as you have set out above: 1) If you are interested in hiring ... | |
| natural gas play in woodford shale | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: know any thing about section 9 twnshp 7n range 12e in pittsburg cty ok? i have 1.25 acres in a pool. ... A: No sir, I do not know anything specific. I am aware that the western portion of the state of ... | |
| having lease terminated and equipment removed | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I own 30 acres which had and still had an oil lease on it when we bought it. We own ... A: Sir, The answers to your questions depend on what is provided and set out in the Oil, Gas and ... | |
| Suspense Accounts | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: What are the steps in approaching an oil company to see if there are unpaid royalties in a tract of ... A: If you will contact the Texas Railroad Commission and provide them with the name of the County and ... | |
| Suspense Accounts | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I live in Texas and I would like to know how to approach a company that we have reason to believe is ... A: I'm going to attempt to answer your questions in the order in which it makes more sense. First, if ... | |
| mineral rights deed | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: We are buying property w/some mineral rights conveyed. However, under reservations for conveyence ... A: From what you have stated above, the Seller is reserving 95% of the mineral rights and you and your ... | |
| Mineral Sales | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: Am considering the sale of 65 acres of minerals in Custer County, OK. Description is East Half ... A: Sir, let me check and see what the market value is in this area. Please email me at ... | |
| Royalties - North Dakota | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: Just trying to figure out how the royalties are going to be paid for my father and his five ... A: Below is how you would calculate the estimated royalty revenue, based on the information you have ... | |
| selling mineral acres in Oklahoma | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I inherited mineral rights to some property in Oklahoma. A Land Company has sent an offer to ... A: John, This sounds low to me. Why don't you email or fax me over the property information and I ... | |
| Mineral LEase | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: Wyoming Weston County--I own net 2 acres and have been notified they want to flood the land. What ... A: Sir, I am not familiar with the market in this area - I suggest you check with some of your ... | |
| Entireities Clause in an Okla lease | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: Can you give me a brief description of an "entireties clause" in an Oklahoma lease? A: The Entirety Clause found in some oil and gas leases benefits the Lessee to make it clear to the ... | |
| Royalty Deeds | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I have in my possession 10 Royalty Deeds assigned to me September 1, 1970. Per the Royalty Deeds I ... A: One of the things you could do to capitalize on these Royalty Deeds is sell your interest. Are you ... | |
| Gas lease | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: The Gas company has to start drilling before other lease's expire.My family has an offer to lease ... A: If the company drills before your family signs an OGL, then you will be sent an AFE (Authority for ... | |
| Oil & Gas Lease | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: An oil & gas company in Harrison County, Texas has approached my family to lease our mineral ... A: 1. Can the oil company proceed with this project without me agreeing and signing? ANSWER: Yes, as ... | |
| old oil lease | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a copy of an old oil lease dated in 1983 in OK that my husband and I signed. Obviously the ... A: Yes, it appears that in 1983 when the lease was granted, your family owned an interest in the ... | |
| Working interest | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Several years ago I bought, from a friend, a portion of his working interest of a well that has been ... A: No sir, a "Working Interest" cannot be converted to a "Royalty Interest" because they are created ... | |
| production clause of lease | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: In reference to the contiution of an existing lease due to production, I was wondering how ... A: The well must be producing in commercial quantities. Now, the big question is: what is 'commercial ... | |
| royalty and leasing rightsa | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: Laura, I inherited 5 acres of royalty and 5 acres of leasing rights on a OK section. I leased the ... A: Based on the information you set out above, you inherited 5 royalty acres which you did not have ... | |
| OIL/GAS LEASE ADMENDMENT | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I currently have my land(5 acres) lease to EOG in Parker County, TX. They want to amend my lease to ... A: In order for me to draw a conclusion on this and determine what your rights are - I must review the ... | |
| Leasing Land | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: My question is pertaining to leasing of land for possible drilling. Three years ago our land was ... A: Many times the conditions change which make the land not as favorable for drilling. This may occur ... | |
| Gas usage from sales line | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I currently have gas sales or gathering lines on my property as well as wells. Can my producer sell ... A: This all depends on what the lease you entered into for this property sets out. If this is one of ... | |
| royalty payment to lessor | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: Could you give us an example in Percentage differences in which royalties are calculated @ arms ... A: I'm going to try and answer your question, with what you have said above. First of all, I think ... | |
| Division order Gas well | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: On the lease it states 3/16 for the gross proceeds received for the gas sold, used off the ... A: No, you should ALWAYS verify your decimal interest on your division order. As is always the case, ... | |
| CALIF REAL ESTATE OIL RIGHTS | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: IN 1972 I PURCHASED A LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA DUPLEX, REQUESTED AND WAS GRANTED ALL OIL AND MINERAL ... A: If you reserved the minerals when you sold your property, then you should still be the current ... | |
| oil drilling % | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: What is a normal/standard oil drilling company's profit or % of oil that is pumped out of the ... A: Sir, I am unaware of a 'normal/standard' profit or % of oil that is earned by the drilling company. ... | |
| how do figure decimal interest | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: We are wondering how the oil companies figure the decimal interest on the mineral acres we own. Is ... A: Yes there is. A well is either drilled on a "unit" basis or a "lease" basis. Whatever the amount ... | |
| activity in grayson county, tx | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: do you know what kind activity in Elizabeth jones survey A=625 and the Jason Stamps Survey A-1115 in ... A: Unless I research the well activity I do not know what the activity is. You can visit the Texas ... | |
| Oil and Gas Lease | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: First thank you for taking my question. I have 160 acrec mineral rights out of a spacing unit of ... A: The amount of your monthly payment depends on how much oil is produced. Without this information ... | |
| Should I sign a gas lease when I want to sell my home? | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I have been in a gas lease group with my neighbors for a year and a half. My home is for sale and ... A: I wouldefinitely try to retain 50% of the mineral rights if you can. There certainly is a value to ... | |
| 640 acre production pools | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I am a small land owner in north east pa. (bradford couny) I can not get any answers to how a gas ... A: Each State's oil and gas regulatory division has hearings which provides these rules. The unit size ... | |
| Oil, Gas @ Mineral Lease | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I had an attorney make some changes to my standard lease agreement and I sent it to the Landsman and ... A: Unfortunately, you can request special provisions as an addendum to your Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease, ... | |
| obtaining subordinations from banks | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: Laura: I'm at my wits end on trying to figure out how to get through to these huge banks, like Bank ... A: Gosh Glenn, you are speaking my language. I totally understand your frustrations. Since the late ... | |
| pipeline right-of-way | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: Our property in Pennsylvania has had a pipeline through it since the 1940,s. They are now wanting to ... A: If you have an existing ROW on your property that will be replaced there has already been a ROW ... | |
| oil and mineral rights | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: In a recent attempt at genealogy search I am stumped at locating my deceased husbands grandfathers ... A: Typically, an 'Abstract of Title' must be obtained by a qualified land abstractor in order to ... | |
| change in unit size | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: We owned 100% of the land in a unit (in Texas)that produced three gas wells. The operator shut in ... A: It is not necessary for the Division Order to be executed by the royalty owner. By executing the ... | |
| Offer to buy mineral Interest | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Ashland Field, Coal County, Oklahoma Sec. 13 T3N R11E. I know that there are drilling permits for 3 ... A: The Oklahoma Oil & Gas Regulatory Commission can provide you with information on this area. I'm ... | |
| Rights Without a Gas Lease | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have been approached by a gas company to drill for gas on my property. I have approx. 10 acres in ... A: There is no way you can protect yourself from a well on adjacent property draining reserves under ... | |
| Mineral Rights | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: Laura, Recently various family members have been contacted regarding mineral rights on property in ... A: Aaron, There is much research needed before I can offer you advice on this. I am very interested in ... | |
| pipeline | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I own 35 acres in Louisiana. They are wanting to lay the 2nd 42" pipeline through my property in ... A: I would be happy to discuss this with you further. In order for me to properly advise you I need to ... | |
| Oil Leases in North Central/West North Dakota | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: Interested to know what oil/gas leases, per acre and royalties, are going for in the area of North ... A: I do not know what the terms are being offered in this area. I suggest you check with landowners in ... | |
| Where do I start? | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: Miss Laura, My family owns several acres of land in Mississippi. About 10 years ago, an Oil/Gas ... A: You should contact the Mississippi State Oil & Gas Regulatory Division and find out who is operating ... | |
| Mineral Rights | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: FitGerald, I hope you can help answer the following questions. Our grandfather had oil on his land ... A: You should contact a Title Abstract Company and request an Abstract of Mineral Title on your lands. ... | |
| Leasing | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 40 acre tract that is part of a 160 acre unit. The well on this unit is currently Shut-in ... A: Bill, Unfortunately, an issue like this is not easily resolved. You can attempt to have your lease ... | |
| Oil and Gas Lease | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: Laura, I had an oil company from Gonzales Texas, wanted to lease my farm but they never would get me ... A: A dry hole could have been completed near by which changed their course of operations; their title ... | |
| Reduction for other charges | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: My parents sold 142 acre farm in Hood County, TX, but retained 1/8 royalty interest on the minerals. ... A: You should contact the Operator of the wells and ask them to list the deductions 'specifically' as ... | |
| New Home on Leased Property | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: Background: My fiance and I have graciously been given 32 acres of property from his parents in ... A: I am sorry that you and your husband have this disappointment, but hopefully it won't be as bad as ... | |
| gas lease | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: We sign a lease 8-13-2007 with David Arrington Oil & Gas, Inc. A well was drilled in Dec. 2008 and ... A: You need to find out who the Operator of the well is and contact them regarding royalty revenue. ... | |
| natural gas royalties | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: My father owns the gas rights to a piece of property in the Sacramento Basin of California. Two ... A: It is the responsibility of the mineral owner to notify the Operator of a change in ownership. ... | |
| gas well--new pipe | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: gas company has a lease on our land, needs to replace pipe from well, will take out 20-50 trees, ... A: Usually, your lease has provisions in it which specify the compensation for any future surface ... | |
| oil and gas lease | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: What happens after you sign a lease for 3 years and they dig a producing well? When the 3 years is ... A: No sir, once you sign your lease, and they drill within the primary term of the lease (in your case, ... | |
| We received an offer for a mineral lease in Seminole county Oklahoma | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: We received an offer to lease our mineral rights in Seminole County Oklahoma the description of the ... A: It appears from the amount of the bank draft that was sent to you, that you do not own 100% of the ... | |
| gas royalties | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: About 6 or 7 months ago there was 3 rigs put in our section. We have not received any royalties ... A: Below are listed the wells that have been permitted/drilled in the section, township and range you ... | |
| Reservations of oil gas and mineral rights on a deed dated 1962. | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I live in Washington state. We are in escrow for the purchase of 5 acres. I have received the title ... A: I am uncertain as to the Mineral Code Laws of Washington state and what the laws regarding a mineral ... | |
| Gas Pipeline Right Of Way | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: Our property is in the marshes of New Orleans, Louisiana. T-11-S R-14-E Section 28. The pipeline ... A: Sir, Your situation certainly needs to be examined. I am glad that you have taken the time to ... | |
| force majeure | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: What can you tell me on the legality of "using force majeure" and "covenant" clauses on lessor's ... A: Force Majeur is defined as: "an Act of God". A natural disaster or other obstacle beyond the ... | |
| Listing of Royalty Interest owners | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: Is there a public listing (hopefully online) of RI owners in Arkansas. I am one of many very small ... A: Unfortunately the production companies will not provide you with their royalty owners data. They ... | |
| Oil and Gas Lease | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: My great grandfather had land in New Mexico that was leased by some oil company. My uncle said it ... A: If you could provide me with the section, township and range of the property, or legal description, ... | |
| Oil Lease | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I just got a letter asking to lease property that I own that is along the Marcellus shale. Upper ... A: I certainly would recounter their offer. 12.5% royalty is a 1/8th fraction. I would counter at ... | |
| Old Gas & oil lease | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: My wife recently found some gas and oil leases from the 50's and 60's that belonged to her uncle ... A: That's a very open-ended question. Many things need to be determined: a) Are the minerals in ... | |
| Pipeline installed under my property without my consent | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: In 2006 I purchased an undivided interest in two islands on the Louisiana coast. The same year ... A: Sir, I am uncertain what rights you have to the production running through the pipeline. Anytime ... | |
| mineral rights, selling your minerals | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: How do I find out if my minerals in Caddo and Webster Parish have reverted to surface owner? I ... A: Minerals revert to a surface owner after ten years of non-production. However, if there has been ... | |
| lease for oil | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I received a request to lease mineral rights on the West half (W/2, Block D, H&TC Survey in ... A: I can check numerous reports I receive to see who is operating in the area you own property in. I ... | |
| Oil Procurement | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: My family has over 5,000 acres in an area of California where producing oil fields are in close ... A: In answer to your question about whether you would have been contacted by an oil company if they ... | |
| Question concerning Oil, Natural Gas, and Mineral Rights Lease | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure where to start, but here goes. My grandfather (along side 8 of his brothers and ... A: Well, I'm glad you started here. First, it's not clear to me and I need you to clarify something: ... | |
| Division Order Amendment | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Neither he nor my sister and I know how to facilitate the transfer of his royalties to his heirs ... A: Hard to believe that "no company has a clue". This is actually an easy situation to fix. Have you ... | |
| well location road and pipeline | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I own 96 acres surface oil and gas. I signed a lease with Mountain v Oil & Gas in Wv. When I signed ... A: In my opinion, they have breached their agreement with you. I would suggest you enlist an attorney ... | |
| where to begin | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I am named heir of a property that was approached four years ago by an oil/gas company requesting a ... A: You do not indicate what state you reside in, nor how many acres this tract is comprised of. ... | |
| Offer to purchase minerals | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: We recently received an offer in writing to purchase our mineral interest. We executed the offer and ... A: Unfortunately as the world economy is currently, this has happened over and over again in the last 6 ... | |
| Mineral Rights In La Plata County Colorado | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: My Aunt received an offer to sell 20 percent of mineral rights she inherited in LaPlata County ... A: I am not sure - if you want me to do some resarch to determine what the market value is and then, ... | |
| lease road rental | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: We have approximately 1/2 mile of unpaved road that an oil operator wants to us to service his new ... A: Your email indicates the property is 'heavily wooded' and consequently, you should have a timber ... | |
| Lease offer - Okfuskee County | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I received an offer of $75/acre 3/16 for 3 years on the following 10 net mineral acres in Okfuskee ... A: yes, you should attempt to counter for a better offer. If you would like for me to see if some of ... | |
| lease road rental | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: We have approximately 1/2 mile of unpaved road that an oil operator wants to us to service his new ... A: You did not indicate the real estate for this property, but you should do so in order to determine ... | |
| oil and mineral rights | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: i found some papers about oil and mineal rights, and gas, that my dad inherited back from his uncle ... A: Did you file a succession proceeding on your father's estate? If so, the attorney who handled the ... | |
| Mineral RIghts on property originally owned | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: Help!! We sold our parents property in 2006 but we kept the mineral rights as stated in our Purchase ... A: The controlling document is the Cash Sale Deed or Deed which transfers the surface and reserves the ... | |
| Land Purchase without mineral rights | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I am in the process of purchasing 16 acres in Bossier Parish. The owner will retain the mineral ... A: A well cannot be located within so many feet of a residence in the state of Louisiana. Also, I ... | |
| Mineral Rights | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: My mother inlaw wants to know about the mineral rights on her property. Grand Prairie Tx is the ... A: Sir, I would first inquire with the realtors around your area to see if they are familiar with the ... | |
| Well number limit in a minimum 40 Acre Tract | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: Approximately, how many deep vertical wells can you drill in a minimum 40 Acre tract in Texas? ... A: Sir, The Texas Railroad Commission is the governing authority that sets out the 'spacing rules' for ... | |
| Initial production | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: My family has a lease with St. Mary Land/Conoco in North Dakota. There is a well on the property ... A: No sir, Mike, it is not uncommon for landowners to be unaware of the status of the drilling process. ... | |
| texas oil royalty purchase procedure | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: A family member owns royalties in several texas leases and is offering them for sale to me. What ... A: then you should be able to obtain a form "Conveyance of Mineral Interests" where you can just fill ... | |
| texas oil royalty purchase procedure | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: A family member owns royalties in several texas leases and is offering them for sale to me. What ... A: You should contact an Oil and Gas Attorney in the county where the property is located, preferably, ... | |
| Well Spacing | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: A small independent operator has drilled a well to an approximate depth of 7,500 feet an it appears ... A: In the field order for the particular field this well is located in there are regulations which set ... | |
| Pugh Clause | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: Can you please tell me the history of the "pugh clause"? Example...what year it was first ... A: There are many issues that have not been presented due to the amount of time needed to truly ... | |
| neighbors oil well | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: About 5 years ago we signed a lease for gas to be drilled. The actual gas well is on our neighbors ... A: I would advise you to contact the Oil & Gas Commissioner's office for the State of Kentucky - to ... | |
| Gas Well Division Orders-Do's & Dont's | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I just received corrected division order for the first production on an oil well in the Barnett ... A: A division order merely states the decimal interest in the oil or gas unit, and does not provide if ... | |
| my oil and gas lease | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I just signed a lease for the mineral rights to my 97 acres in Montague County. I am wondering if I ... A: I am not able to answer this question because I am not familiar with the laws of your county and ... | |
| Uintah Co, Utah offer | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: Is $100/ac signing bonus and 12.5% royalty a reasonable offer in Uintah County, Utah in May, 2009. A: I am not sure what the 'market' is in this area. I would contact some of the adjacent landowners and ... | |
| royalty and mineral interests | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: When my father died, he assigned of his royalty interests to my Mother so long as she was alive & ... A: You should contact the Operator of any of the wells currently producing and provide them with a copy ... | |
| Finding mineral Rights in W.V. | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I use to receive a royalty check from some property that I inherited. They stopped coming. It was ... A: You will have to have someone qualified to examine the mineral title to the property in order to ... | |
| Gas Revenue Sharing | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: My sister and I recently inherited a 400 acre parcel of land in Lycoming county PA. Prior to my ... A: Absolutely. The Transfer Deed should stipulate that the parties desire for the minerals to remain ... | |
| Mineral & Royalty Deed | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: My 80 year old mother has been offered to sell her Mineral & Royalty Deed by three different ... A: The question I have is, why are the monies being 'held in suspense' and not being paid to your ... | |
| old gas oil lease | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: My daughter, who is a minor inherited an old gas oil well lease that has been in our family since ... A: The State of W. Virginia has an Oil and Gas Commission. You can check with them to find out about ... | |
| mineral deed assignments/caddo parish, la | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: i have three true mineral deed assignments dated 1922, for caddo parish, la. these are in the ... A: Louisiana law provides for the minerals to revert to the surface owner after ten years, unless there ... | |
| Depth Clause after lease expiration | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: Fitzgerald. My family and I own mineral interests in a section of Township 12N in DeSoto Parish, ... A: yes, according to the facts you have set out above, your rights, 100' below the deepest depth ... | |
| Conservation Commission Units | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: When I worked for a company that did a lot of drilling in Southern La., we always drilled wells on ... A: What has been the case here in regard to the Haynesville units, is that the units are set up before ... | |
| saleing mineral rights | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: my mom has mineral rights that are left from her mother in fannin county tX who might be interested ... A: Sir, I am unsure at this time, but I can do some research and find out. If you would like for me to ... | |
| pugh clause | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: If my understanding it correct, than a pugh clause say's that if they don't drill for my minerals ... A: A Pugh Clause is not exactly as you have set out. A Pugh Clause provides that any lands, not ... | |
| leasing city lots in the Haynesville Shale | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: Should I lease my lot @ 25% royalties or not lease and receive the 100 % ? I used the Natural Gas ... A: Sir, it appears that your interpretation has left out some very important factors, and they are as ... | |
| mineral rights | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: In my great grandmothers will it states that I own some mineral rights. I would like to know if this ... A: Yes, I believe if your interest is .055556, it would be worth your time to look into this ownership. ... | |
| oil and gas lease | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: where can i get info on legal description to mineral rights on wells i purchased in 1982? all my ... A: Oh Mr. Manley, Please do not stress, I will help you, I promise. If you can call my office and ... | |
| mineral/gas rights | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: My father died about a year ago in Arkansas and the will is all disbursed. However, my sister,who ... A: Without reviewing the Will of your father's, I cannot tell you what rights the heirs have, insofar ... | |
| Sale mineral rights in Washita county, Oklahoma. | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: How do I proceed in selling my mineral rights? I saw some advertising sites, would that be the best ... A: I can possibly find a buyer for your minerals - please provide me with the legal description of the ... | |
| Royalty Interest | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: The company which has the Mineral Lease in which I am a partial owner has been ineffective in ... A: If you have not received any royalty payments and the production does not hold the lease, I would be ... | |
| Pugh Clause | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I will soon own deep drillings rights (3600' down) on acreage currently being held by production. I ... A: Yes sir, in order for the deep rights to be released from a lease, where the shallow rights are ... | |
| getting a lease | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: FitzGerald;can I get a lease on land I bought in Bossier Parish LA.off of a friend who inherited ... A: Yes you can. If you will fax me the copies of the Bill of Sale, the Quitclaim Deed that is recorded ... | |
| Prescriptive Servitude | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: Fitzgerald, Once again I would like to thank you for your time. You answered a question for me last ... A: Based on the information you have provided - and without any independent research on it myself, the ... | |
| What are the consequences of a no surface rights Nat Gas lease | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I signed a lease in summer 2008, in the Haynesville in DeSoto. In the lease, I negotiated for no ... A: I will answer your questions, as you have asked them: 1) First question/confirmation: They can ... | |
| net revenue interest/working interest | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I own 8% working interest in a gas well in California. When we receive the ... A: Yes, in order to determine your Net Revenue Interest, as a Working Interest Owner, you must net out ... | |
| forced pooling into a bigger pool | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I am writing on behalf of a group that combined holds 100% of the mineral rights of 67 acres in ... A: If the pooling agreement for a formation is 160 acres, perhaps the larger unit of 640 acres is for a ... | |
| mineral servitude---louisiana | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: it is awful helpful. I bought some land 8 years ago, didnt get the mineral rights, the land is in a ... A: If your land is in the unit for the well, then the production for that unit well will interrupt the ... | |
| Pipeline ROW | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I own a 30 acre track in Union co. Arkansas which has a 6" pipeline running 1,380 feet across the ... A: Pipeline ROW Agreements are not for a specific length of time such as 5-10 years; the term is ... | |
| Leasing Mineral rights on 15 acres | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: A lawyer in Oklahoma notified me that I had inherited the mineral rights Re: Section 1-1S-9E in Coal ... A: I am uncertain what others in this particular area are receiving. I always suggest that you check ... | |
| Multiple mineral rights holders | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: My sister and I own 50% of the mineral rights to a 200 acre property in SW PA. We have been offered ... A: It is not your responsibility to track down the undivided interest owners to the property. The ... | |
| Multiple mineral rights holders | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: My sister and I own 50% of the mineral rights to a 200 acre property in SW PA. We have been offered ... A: You own your mineral rights independent of anyone else. Although yours may be part of a larger ... | |
| Louisiana Mineral Rights | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I inherited 5% of the mineral rights covering all of Section 33 Township 13N Range 16W ... A: The Louisiana Department of Conservation is a site where you can insert your property section, ... | |
| Working Interest Lease | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know what does purchasing a working interest lease means. Do i own the property? is ... A: If you are a Working Interest Owner in a well, you pay your apportioned share of costs to drill the ... | |
| When does an Oil and Gas Company in Pennsylvania have to start paying royalty | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: Does the State of Pennsylvania have a law as to when an Oil and Gas Company has to start paying ... A: Sir, I am not familiar with the State of Pennsylvania's mineral laws so I am unable to answer this ... | |
| gas rights | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I bought 10 acres in pa in 1995. In the deed it states that the gas rights were owned by a family ... A: In order to determine who has the mineral rights, the chain of title for the property needs to be ... | |
| Mineral rights expiration Ohio | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: My husband & I bought an 8 acre farm in Pataskala/Etna, Licking County, Ohio last year. Our 8 acres ... A: I am uncertain what the mineral laws are in Ohio. That will determine when/if the mineral rights ... | |
| Royalties | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm within the 600/640 acres of the Cleo Teel unit. They have been producing since July of 2008. ... A: Did you own the minerals? Did you sign an Oil & Gas Lease? Because many times the surface owner does ... | |
| Do they care if I sign pooled gas lease? | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: If I do not sign , do they still get my gas from the pool area anyway? or what happens to it? I own ... A: All the terms that you state above are customary in an oil and gas lease. The $1.00 per acre ... | |
| Lease Pooling/ Pugh question | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: Laura, A landman called me wanting to lease my 20 mineral acres in a 159 acre tract that is in 3 ... A: What a horizontal pugh clause does is release any acreage not included within the producing unit, ... | |
| Gas pipeline rate | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: A gas company has contacted us about running a pipeline on our property. They want to pay us $10 ... A: I am not sure what the market value is for acquiring pipeline right-of-ways in the area that your ... | |
| Pipe line royalty | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: With the explosion of gas wells in my area,the marcellus shale of NEPA, I am being solicited for ... A: Sir, royalties are not paid for granting a pipeline right-of-way. A pipeline right-of-way is paid ... | |
| Royalties | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: Back 4 years ago a gentlemen with Moon,Hines,and Tigrett called and said they would like to drill on ... A: Have you contacted the Operating Company who your check comes from? I would call them and find out ... | |
| oil/gas lease | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I received a call about an existing mineral right my grandfather had.....it is from Lone Tree Energy ... A: Sir, in order to determine if this is a fair price, you must check with adjacent property owners and ... | |
| Purchase of Mineral Rights in Franklin County MS | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in purchasing mineral rights in Township 6 Range 2E on tracts 21, 22, 23 The ... A: Sir, I apologize, but there are many variables involved in determining the value for a mineral acre, ... | |
| leasing in St. Mary parish | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: My father has 400 acres in St. Mary parish near Bayou Sale field, production all around. It was ... A: Thank you for the legal description. Do you own 100% of the 400 acres available to lease? If not, ... | |
| barnett gathering pipeline | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I own 10 acres in Tarrant county Texas I was sent a letter from a tract Inc on November 4 2008 to ... A: I do not know all the facts about your situation, whether it is leased or not; whether the pipeline ... | |
| Mineral Interests | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: Laura, I have 3.87 acres of unleased minerals in the Fayetteville shale in North Central Arkansas. ... A: You can certainly elect not to lease. At the time that the Operator proposes to drill a well, they ... | |
| Pre Application letter | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I received a pre-app letter for the purpose of drilling and production of gas. Many land owners in ... A: landowners are sent a pre-application notice, even if they are just 'suface owners' and not 'mineral ... | |
| servered ownership of mineral rights and surface | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: My father owns a farm in eastern Kentucky that has been in the family for over 100 years. A ... A: You have presented alot of information here and it is my opinion, that you should contact an ... | |
| lease renewal | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I signed a (2 year lease in 2005) with a two year option, $700 per acre & 22%, the first term has ... A: If you do not sign, then you will be sent an AFE, Authority for Expenditures, which will set out ... | |
| Mineral rights leasing in New Mexico | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I have received an offer from Midland,TX landman offering to lease my oil & gas mineral rights in ... A: The Texas Railroad Commission is the regulatory body over the oil and gas division. You can contact ... | |
| Coal Co. OK mineral rights | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: Bearcat Land contacted me about mineral rights inherited from my grandmother. She sold the land. The ... A: Absolutely it is best to represent your whole family because it becomes a larger interest, that ... | |
| Division Order and Paid Up Oil and Gas Lease | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: What is the difference between a division order and a paid up oil and gas lease? A: The Division Order provides the Operator with the ownership information for paying out proceeds from ... | |
| oil rights | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: A landman has made an offer on mineral rights to 400 acres in Madison Co. Miss. that my deceased ... A: Did you have a succession prepared and filed on your father's estate? If so, this information should ... | |
| old oil and gas lease | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I found a few eighty (80) year old oil and gas leases while examining my property’s abstract. I ... A: You do not indicate which state your property is located in. Therefore, I am unsure as to what laws ... | |
| lands/gas lease St. Mary Parish, Louisiana | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: My father and his brothers and sisters inherited some property in St. Mary Parish, La. which has ... A: In order to learn about this, you can contact the Operator(s) of the wells and inquire about the ... | |
| Annual rental - mineral rights | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: My family owns mineral rights in California. I've looked over the Q & A s on your website but most ... A: The Annual Rental fee is paid to 'keep an existing lease in force'. A Signing Bonus is paid when ... | |
| Ownership of mineral rights | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: My father inlaw died about 33 years ago. Recently we received information indicating he owned ... A: Was a succession opened for your fatherinlaw when he passed away? If so, in the Judgment of ... | |
| to lease or not | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to get some clarity about the advantages vs. disadvantages of signing a not to ... A: Please see a copy of the Act No. 115 - which sets out the 200% risk charge for a nonparticipant ... | |
| calculating surface damages | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: I am a mineral and surface land owner in east Texas. A gas company that my family has had a long ... A: The surface damages are based on 'fair market value' of the land being 'used'. You should ask for a ... | |
| to lease or not | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to get some clarity about the advantages vs. disadvantages of signing a not to ... A: It is my understanding, that if you do not choose to grant an Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease, then you ... | |
| mineral rights in pecos county | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I own a 5 acre lot in Pecos county.I got offers from agents wanting to buy my mineral rights. I ... A: You should ask the company who has offered to buy your mineral rights to provide you with a copy of ... | |
| gas company cut my trees | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: i gave a pipline company right of way on some my land and cut down about 1500 trees the right of way ... A: Did you execute and grant a ROW Agreement? If so, you need to read this agreement and see if it ... | |
| mineral rights | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: We are considering buying some property in Oklahoma. No one seems to know who owns the mineral ... A: Mineral title is very difficult to determine sometimes and can be very costly. One way to obtain ... | |
| oil and gas surface rights | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a pump jack on my property. We do not own the mineral rights. The owner/operator is being ... A: Different states have different laws, so I am not sure what state your property is located in. ... | |
| Leasing & Drilling | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: Years ago my Mother & her siblings inherited about 90 acres of land.Later on becaused of a serious ... A: Sir, you can certainly lease your 50% of the minerals without the other 50% owner signing a lease. ... | |
| changing ownership | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: My mother passed away and left multiple gas/oil interests in her trust. These need to be divided ... A: Lee, If you will provide me with the state that these interests are held in, i can offer you more ... | |
| Oil and Gas Leases | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: My parent recently leased a portion of land they own in Morreltown, Arkansas. When it came time to ... A: If your parents only own half of the interest then the company is only obligated to pay based on ... | |
| Mineral rights | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: A little over a yr. ago I was contacted by a company who located me through a step daughter of a ... A: You would have to find out what type of production your interest is involved in, is it a gas well? ... | |
| changing name on oil royaltyss | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: I live in Texas and my mother passed away and owned some oil royaltys in Louisiana. A very small ... A: Absolutely. If you have the Judgment which places the heirs into possession of her property, you can ... | |
| question about contract again | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: Monday my brother signed contract to sell his share instead of leasing. He told me that the man told ... A: From what you are stating above, I would think that the net acres that he owned was: 3.299 acres, ... | |
| Operator Non Payment | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: We own 50 working interest and 38 revenue interest in a gas well in East Texas (been in the family ... A: The Joint Operating Agreement should provide for "non-payment of royalties"..Please review your ... | |
| Comparing Leasing Alternatives | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I've been offered two alternatives for a 3-year lease of my mineral interests in Pottawatomie ... A: You don't say how many acres is involved in this lease. But, if you can forego the bonus money and ... | |
| Gas Rights wording | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I signed a gas lease on my land in PA, after 90 days there was no payment of the bonus. Several ... A: I will answer this based upon the information you have set out above. The laws of Pennsylvania will ... | |
| oil and gas rights | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: My mother just received notice of her oil/gas rights to property in coal,OK. She inherited them ... A: Rhonda, there is no way to tell if someone has been receiving her royalty payments. The only thing ... | |
| should I wait for better offer or just sell? | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: I was sent a contract for 285 acres of mineral rights (not land) that I didn't even know we (me & ... A: I may be find you an offer for you to sell your minerals. If you sell your minerals you will receive ... | |
| I received a call from T.S. Dudley | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: Approximately 3 months ago I received a call from a representative of T.S.Dudley telling me I was an ... A: It appears that the interest for leasing this land has changed. With the fall of gas prices many ... | |
| Mineral Rights in Louisiana | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: My parents purchased 3 ten acre sections of property in 1995 in north Louisiana. The owner of the ... A: If you reserve the minerals in a property sale, the minerals remain with owner who reserved them for ... | |
| Oil ansd Gas Lease Offer | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: An Oil and Gas Leasing Company has leased essentially all of the property in my community. They ... A: Your email does not provide the state your property is located in or where the Operator will be ... | |
| land owners royalty | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: My father (deceased) bought land from his brother in 1941. It was then sold to people that still ... A: The Rules of Descent and Distribution in regard to heirship property is handled differently from ... | |
| oil lease | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I have been offered 1,000.00 an acre on section township South range East. I own 7.871632 acres on ... A: Judy - your property description is not written as it should be. If you would like to fax me over ... | |
| location of oil/gas well ploted on maps | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: Is there a web site that shows gas/oil well locations with in POTTAWATOMIE county , Oklahoma that ... A: I am not familiar with the different sites for well information in Oklahoma, but you should be able ... | |
| Please Help | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: Okay, I was approached with what sounds like a good investment. There is some land in Vernal, UT ... A: Unless you know this person who brought this 'good investment' to you - it sounds bogus to me. Also, ... | |
| Lease ratification modify original lease? | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: and are currently receiving gas royalties from 2 gas wells not on our property, but pooled with ... A: From what you set out above in your 2nd paragraph, it would appear that the Marcellus formation is ... | |
| H2S Gas related to an active oil well | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: We are receiving information that in Mountral County, North Dakota, the oil company who is paying us ... A: Well, I would think that this would be an additional source of revenue for this well. I do not think ... | |
| STandard Oil and GAs | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: why are gasoline prices so relatively low right now? A: Gasoline prices are tied to the oil prices. Gasoline is a product of oil. I'm sure you are aware ... | |
| oil and gas lease for Coal County in Oklahoma | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I leased some sections in Coal County in 2007 for $800.00 per net mineral acre. I just received an ... A: Yes, I would recommend that you contact the same company who took the lease from you back in 2007. ... | |
| Operations that extends lease primary term | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 year primary term standard oil & gas lease in Granbury, Texas (Hood County) that expires ... A: The ground does not have to be penetrated by the drillbit for a lease to be extended beyond its ... | |
| Disposal well when lease expires | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: Our “producer” got approval to convert one of our wells to a disposal well. I use the term ... A: I do not have the benefit of your current lease to determine what rights are available to the ... | |
| Oil Rights in Louisana | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: My family has been trying to resolve this royalty check with Pinnacle Oil in Longview TX. The land ... A: Sir, I cannot tell you if it is 'legal' or not, you would have to involve an attorney to determine ... | |
| Mineral Rights | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: My grandmother owned a share of mineral rights on property in Texas and because my father died ... A: The Abstract name would not have changed. It always stays with the original name. The landman ... | |
| gas lease | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in buying a five acre parcel of land with small cabin on it. The owner recently ... A: Yes, if you sell the surface of your property, you can 'reserve the minerals'. In Texas, the period ... | |
| mineral lease | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I have just been made aware that I am an heir to mineral rights of almost 20 acres in Jefferson, ... A: I would presume that the "lifetime lease" is a surface lease, and not a mineral lease. A surface ... | |
| Oil/Gas Lease...Mineral rights | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: I was approached by a land services company wanting me to sign a lease for mineral rights I seem to ... A: I could offer to try and get this land leased for you at a better rate, if that is what you would ... | |
| suvey in question | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in finding out what constitutes a survey. Is there a certain amount of acreage in a ... A: If you call the Clerk of Court's office in the county where the property is located, they can ... | |
| Oil, Gas an dMineral Lease in Canadian County Oklahoma | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: Ms. FitzGerald, We have been approached by Somerset Development, Inc. asking several members of ... A: I am not familiar with Somerset Development, Inc. There is no way to know if others are interested ... | |
| Gas lease | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I was interested in signing a gas lease what do I do to get a landman to come to my home? I have not ... A: I would call your county clerk office and find out if they know of any companies that are currently ... | |
| Exired P-5 | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I have found a piece of land in Texas I would love to lease for production. The people who have the ... A: The lease that covers this interest must be examined in full in order to determine what conditions ... | |
| 640 acre gas proration units | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I understand about the 640 acre +- 10% toleration and know what it is for. This is my question, ... A: Yes, the acreage must be contiguous to be in the unit. Your undivided interest, stands on it's ... | |
| Oil and Gas Lease | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: My family has been offered an oil and gas lease in rural southeast Illinois (Crawford Co., zip ... A: I do not know what acreage is being leased for around your area. However, that amount sure seems ... | |
| OIl gas lease | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I have property (surface and most minerals one section over from a well that produces 970.5 MCFD ... A: I have always heard that a fair well makes 1000 MCFD - the one you report on is just below that. ... | |
| Pa. gas lease | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: On Sept. 1, 2007 I signed a gas lease on my 95 acres for $10.00 an acre and 1/8 with the same ... A: If an Operator commences "operations" prior to the end of the primary term, this will 'hold' the ... | |
| oil and gas lease | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: My family has been contacted to lease oil and gas rights on a small tract in east texas. We own ... A: I will be happy to review the lease that was submitted to you. Also, I could do some research to ... | |
| Majority Owner Rights | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I am a joint owner in 104 acres in PA. We all are on board to sign with an oil & gas company other ... A: If someone elects not to sign, they will be carried as 'unleased'..and will be sent an Authority for ... | |
| Oil & Gas Lease, Woodward County, OK | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: A friend of mine inherited 5.85 mineral acres in Woodward County, OK and has been approached by an ... A: There is a very elementary book, "Come Drill a Well in My Backyard", written by Vincent Scoper, Jr. ... | |
| Mineral Lease Clauses | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I own 25 mineral acres in 1-5N-10E in Hughes County Oklahoma. My first question is about lease ... A: Most companies will accept some of these clauses. Depending on the size of your acreage. If you are ... | |
| property to be leased in the marcellus in pa. | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: My property in Susquehanna County Pennsylvania, 150 acres in the thickest shale according to all ... A: Absolutely! Would you like me to negotiate with the 4 companies on your behalf? I do this in the ... | |
| LOI for Oil and Gas rights Lease | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: An oil company recently found evidence of what is believed to be a large oil find in our valley in ... A: This does not seem like a good offer to me. I would definitely not enter into a lease at this price ... | |
| Surface lease agreements between mineral holders | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: I feel I should have an agreement with my sibling that sets forth the terms of when we would agree ... A: Mark, I believe you should contact an oil and gas attorney to draw up this agreement for you. ... | |
| CLAUSES | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I AM ASKING FOR MY PARENTS WHO OWN 80 ACRES IN BRYAN COUNTY, OKLAHOMA. CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT A ... A: a Depth Clause, provides that at the end of the primary term of the oil and gas lease, all rights at ... | |
| gas & mineral rights leasing | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: FitzGerald, I have 140 acres in Washington county, PA. I have been contacted by 2 leading companies ... A: Are they offering the same bonus amount, royalty and term of the lease? Let each one of them know ... | |
| Lease land | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: I have 32 acres on the Bosque Somerville county line and it was leased when I bought it and know the ... A: Since your father's was leased, and it is adjacent to your property - you should be able to contact ... | |
| Prescription of Oil and Mineral Rights | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: Does the 10-year Prescription of a person's Oil and Mineral rights reset the moment an oil company ... A: in order for the 10-year mineral servitude to be interrupted, a well must be spud, i.e., the drill ... | |
| sale of mineral rights | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I own mineral rights in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. They are split as follows---1.25 acres in ... A: is it possible for you to send me: a) copy of the last 6 months revenue statements, which would show ... | |
| Obtaining Mineral Rights | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I just built a new house on 1 acre in the north east Johnson County Texas area, between ... A: In Texas, the county assessor's offices taxes the landowner on royalty income. It is reported to the ... | |
| land in texas | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I am the owner of mineral rights of 50 acres in Brazoria county Texas. How can I find out what it's ... A: Yes, it is very hard to know who to trust these days. If you can let me know what his offer is to ... | |
| locating mineral interest holders | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I'm having trouble determining a current list of the mineral interest holders for a parcel of land ... A: If you take a lease, you are responsible for the title. Thus, if the title fails - you have taken a ... | |
| RENEWING GAS LEASES | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I leased my 10 acres in south caddo parish near Hwy 169 several years ago for $200 per acre (before ... A: Ed, as hard as it is to believe that the oil and gas companies did not know 2 years ago, about the ... | |
| testing for oil/gas | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: What tests are required to determine if there is oil and/or gas on my farm in Tickfaw La. ... A: Joe, there is a 3-D Seismic study that can be conducted that costs millions of dollars. Only the ... | |
| definition of use and non-use on mineral lease | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: Is the lease of mineral rights considered use? Is drilling with no production use? Maintaining ... A: If land is sold and mineral rights retained, 'use' is constituted by the drilling of a well. Your ... | |
| Can An OG Company Drill On Your Land If You Are Not Leased | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: In Louisiana, if I own 40 acres in a 640 acre unit and I am not leased, can an OG company with 80% ... A: Yes, if you are unleased, and the Oil and Gas Company has the majority leased in a unit, then they ... | |
| definition of use and non-use on mineral lease | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: Is the lease of mineral rights considered use? Is drilling with no production use? Maintaining ... A: Is the lease of mineral rights considered use? No it is not. Use is when it is developed for ... | |
| TMS St Helena Lease Data | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I'm a land owner in TMS Region - Northern St Helena Parish and have recently received lease offers. ... A: I do not have the value of the acrage in St. Helena Parish. However, if it is within 5 miles, it is ... | |
| Oil and Gas Lease in Canadian County, OK | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: of acreage in Canadian County OK Section 21-14N-10W (.445 Net Mineral Acres a piece in this area). ... A: the landman contacting you should be able to answer your questions regarding what a 'forced pooling ... | |
| gas leases | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: We live in canisteo NY located in southern steuben Co.Our lease runs out next spring,but a rep for ... A: what you are experiencing is two different representatives, from apparently two different companies ... | |
| Division, transfer order or mineral deed Oklahoma | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: Hey Laura, I have tracked down something that the State of Oklahoma is holding that was my deceased ... A: A landman charges a rate per day. An average rate today is $400-$500/day. Did you file a succession ... | |
| North Louisiana lease questions | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: We have mineral rights on several hundred acres in north Louisiana, located roughly where Claiborne, ... A: nO, no, nO, This does not sound right. PLEASE call me ASAP at 318-458-3183 or 318-219-2464,x100 - ... | |
| Selling mineral rights | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: My parents owned 160 acres of land in Bryan County, OK which was sold a number of years ago. Since ... A: the surface and mineral ownership can be owned separately, even though your father sold the property ... | |
| Solicitation of Bids for Oil Leases | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: My family recently received a offer for a bonus on a lease in the State of Oklahoma, Carter County. ... A: The best way for you to do this is find out who are the other active oil/gas operators in the area ... | |
| oil & gas surface lease | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: I was recently approached by a landsman about doing a surface lease on my property. The previous ... A: First you talk about being approached to grant a "surface lease". A surface lease only grants the ... | |
| Mineral Rights Lease | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I was approached about a lease on my 1.5 acres about a year ago and did not sign. They are now ... A: yes, i actually would like to take the lease from you if i could. i'm going to set out a calculation ... | |
| Sale of royalties | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I've been contacted by PBAF out of Texas, offering to buy all of my unrestricted, perpetual and ... A: In order for you to find out what is going on in the area, you would need to get in touch with the ... | |
| default lease | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: mineeral lease expired 4/17/08, the site was being prepared for drilling, but no rig was in place. ... A: Mr. Miller - it depends on what your lease states. Some leases provide only that "drilling ... | |
| East Texas Lease Offer | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: Our family members own various mineral rights in Shelby County East Texas. The area is hot and ... A: Apparently another well has been complete which has "proven up" the acreage nearby. Without ... | |
| leasing part of an interest in PA. | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: If I own only 20% interest of the Oil and Gas on a piece of property in PA, and the other 80% ... A: If you remain unleased, and the other 80% is leased, the oil company can proceed to drill a well. ... | |
| mineral rights | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I own 3/8 intrest in my property, there is 5/8 mineral rights for the 3rd parties but 7 out of 9 ... A: I'm not certain what state you live in, but there are different laws providing how to acquire an ... | |
| top lease | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: What exactly is top leasing? What is its purpose, and what issues should the lessee be concerned ... A: Top Leasing is taking a lease prior to the previous lease expiring. The Top Lease does not become ... | |
| Pugh Clause | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: What is a Pugh clause and what is it's purpose? Should this contain differing language for a ... A: A pugh clause provides that at the end of the primary term of the Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease, any ... | |
| Signing gas lease!!!! | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: We live in the brookmeadow edition in Arlington some of the neighbors in the area have signed ... A: You can contact the American Association of Professional Landmen in Arlington, TX to find out if ... | |
| mineral lease | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I have received a draft for signing bonus on 2.5 acres in the Woodford Shale area of Atoka, OK. The ... A: as long as they begin their operations before the end of the first year, (primary term), their lease ... | |
| natural gas mineral rights and drilling location | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: About 6 months ago I received an unsolicited request to purchase the natural gas mineral rights I ... A: You can check with the Oklahoma Dept. of Conservation to see if someone has applied for a Permit to ... | |
| Top Lease offer | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: We have a signed lease agreement with Devon and it expires in June 2009. Recently, we were ... A: Don - if you'd like for me to review the lease, you can mail it to me at 9467 Ellerbe Road, ... | |
| mineral lease | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I have received a draft for signing bonus on 2.5 acres in the Woodford Shale area of Atoka, OK. The ... A: If a well is drilled prior to the end of the expiration of the lease, your lease will remain in ... | |
| Dealing with landmen oil & gas leases | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: How do I make sure I am getting a good offer for an oil& gas lease? What should I expect to receive ... A: You can check with your adjacent landowners to see what terms they are getting on their leases to ... | |
| mineral rights, royalities and surface | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I own a five acre tract of land in Pecos county, Texas, I reside in Florida. I received a letter ... A: from what you have set out, it appears they want to "buy" your mineral rights. if you will send me ... | |
| gas lease offer | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I live on Bellevue in Clenurne RedSky is wanting me to sign a lease with $1000 a acre as bonus, I ... A: These companies are baring the whole expense of drilling the well and attempting to extract your ... | |
| Hoping for response this time!!! | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: I own a 70 acres in Van Buren County, AR. Got offer from a Co to lease 61.90 acres that they show ... A: unless you hire an attorney or landman to do a title reserach for you, you will have to rely on the ... | |
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Answers by Expert:
Laura M. FitzGerald, CPL
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Expertise
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING A QUESTION. I can answer all questions related to oil and gas ownership, mineral interests and working interests concerning the leasing and selling of your minerals, any questions concerning pipeline ROW's, units with the Louisiana Department of Conservation; pooling provisions, depth limitations, vertical or horizontal pugh clauses; and oil and gas terminology. I can offer assistance in negotiating for leasing your property, assisting in locating owners of suspended funds. I am only able to answer questions regarding oil and gas leases, minerals, royalties, or offers to purchase mineral/royalty interests if I have complete information. Please provide a full legal description for your interest(s). If the question pertains to a lease, please include all terms of any current (or desired) lease offers, including lease bonus amount, royalty and lease term. If the question is regarding a mineral or royalty interest offer to purchase, please provide the offer amount, date of offer, other offer terms, and further details on the mineral/royalty interest, such as lease terms, and if producing, the average monthly income. Since I receive numerous inquiries daily, I am only able to answer your questions efficiently and effectively if I have complete information. I must decline any questions submitted with incomplete information. If your question is non-technical in nature and you simply need assistance understanding an oil and gas matter, please submit your question with as much information and detail as possible. Any background information that has led to your question is also very helpful.
Experience
I have over 26 years experience as an Independent Petroleum Landman. I became a Landman after working as a paralegal for Oil & Gas Attorneys for 8 years. My first 2 years were spent specializing in Well History and Research with the Louisiana Department of Conservation, then moving into clearing title defects and handling title curative for oil and gas properties for the next 6 years. Subsequent thereto, I handled title issues, buying oil and gas leases and settling surface damages. I also acquired acreage for drilling prospects in excess of 10,000 acres. I also became a mineral/royalty owner commencing in 2004 and have found that I can help many people when they have reached the point in their lives they feel converting their minerals or royalties into a cash asset benefits them.
Organizations
American Association for Professional Landmen, ArkLaTex Assoc. of Professional Landmen, and Dallas Association of Professional Landmen (DAPL), Certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)- South. This certification is one of the most widely recognized and respected certifications in the nation. This designation is reserved for only those women-led businesses that exemplify the characteristics of integrity and professionalism to which the WBENC adheres to so strictly.
Education/Credentials
Attended LSU, became a Certified Professional Landman in 1994; Notary Public with dual authority in multiple parishes in North Louisiana;
Bilingual in English and Greek
Awards and Honors
Expert Oil & Gas Professional assisting attorneys representing landowners.
Involved in 2 lawsuits and both suits were awarded to the landowner.
Past/Present Clients
Consultant Landman for Texas Oil & Gas (TXO Production Corp.), Anadarko Petroleum, Comstock Resources,Independent Geologists, Pipeline ROW Clients, and Oil & Gas Attorneys. For the past 2 years my practice is limited to advocacy for the landowner. I also assist royalty owners recover suspended payments or incorrect royalty payments.
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