The Dunham Rule: Why Your Pennsylvania 'Mineral' Deed Might Be Worthless
A century-old Pennsylvania law says a deed reserving 'minerals' doesn't include oil or gas. Here is how the Dunham Rule catches modern heirs off guard.
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How a 1908 Tax Sale Kept Pennsylvania Mineral Rights Alive
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently confirmed that an historic tax sale maneuvering by a surface owner did not erase a family trust's subsurface mineral rights.
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3 on this pageThe Pennsylvania Underground Landlord: When Gas Gets Stored Under Your Farm
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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The Pennsylvania Mineral Owner’s Guide to Taxes
Pennsylvania tax laws for mineral rights just changed. From the new depletion deduction to inheritance quirks, here is the math you need to know.
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