24 articles in this topic
North Dakota operators owe 18% interest on late royalty payments unless they find a title dispute loophole. Learn how the suspense statute actually works.
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How Mississippi's quirky 33% consent rule and brutal 300% nonconsent penalties turn passive mineral ownership into an active administrative nightmare.
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Getting an unexpected offer in the mail can be confusing. Here is how you can tell if a buyer is guessing or giving you a real valuation.
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What happens when your Pennsylvania land sits over a natural gas storage field? Understand FERC certificates, buffer zones, and your options.
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Your well is producing, but your checks are stalled. Here is why federal bureaucracy might be holding your money hostage, and what you can do about it.
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Pennsylvania law guarantees a 12.5% minimum royalty. So why does your check look closer to 9%? Here is how post-production deductions actually work.
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Why you can't sign a new lease when your old well barely produces, and how to break the legal spell holding your family's minerals captive.
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You don't have to sell everything to get value from your minerals. Here is how partial sales work and why they manage risk.
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New Oklahoma laws regarding foreign ownership have confused mineral owners and county clerks alike. Here is what the 'land' exclusions and affidavit requirements actually mean for you.
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Why owning the land doesn't mean you own the oil. We break down the math that determines the real value of your check.
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Why receiving a 'check' in the mail isn't the windfall it looks like, and why legitimate buyers use contracts, not gimmicks.
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Deciding to sell your inherited mineral rights is a big emotional and financial decision. Here is how to navigate it.
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