Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

Mineral and Leasing Rights

My sister and I own the house we grew up in and the land it is on. A mineral leasing company recently leased this property from my mother for gas exploration. They now want us to ratify the lease as ''heirs''. Since we are the owners of record, shouldn't we also be entitled to proceeds from the lease?


Asked on 6/03/09, 12:40 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

Re: Mineral and Leasing Rights

It seems so, but you may want to have an attorney look at the ratification to make sure you aren't giving up any rights.

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Answered on 6/03/09, 1:04 pm
Joseph A. McDermott, III Attorney at Law

Re: Mineral and Leasing Rights

How did you and your sister acquire the property? Deed? Inheritance? Are you sure you own the minerals? The oil company almost surely examined the title before leasing from your mother. You need to know what you own before deciding what you're entitled to.

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Answered on 6/03/09, 6:45 pm


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