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answered on May 7, 2018
In most cases, yes, you need not only permission to install wind turbines on privately owned property, you must have a written agreement, usually in the form of a lease, which addresses the compensation to the landowner and other important issues.
With his daughter she is to receive any unclaimed property in Texas. I recently discovered unclaimed property in Oklahoma that is not included in the settlement Can I claim it.
answered on Apr 10, 2018
The answer is maybe. This is a case where the devil is in the details. The unclaimed property department of each state is separate from one another. However, you will still need to have an attorney review both the settlement agreement and any documents relevant to the Oklahoma oil property to... View More
This would be in reference to mineral interest and working interest disbursements. It is secured priority.
answered on Apr 6, 2018
In most cases, in a Chapter 11 "Debtor in Possession" proceeding, the debtor prepares and files a "Plan of Reorganization" that must be approved by the Court and certain creditors. In most cases that I have been involved with, the Plan will provide details on when creditors get... View More
My great-great-grandfather left his grandchildren land that Shell oil ended up digging and finding oil. My grandmother is one of his grandchildren. One of her first cousins who has since passed forged her and her sisters name on a document cutting them out from dividends from Shell. Her other... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2018
Your family's rights depends on what kind of document was signed and how long ago the forgery occurred. I assume the forged document was a deed. In Texas, a forged deed is void and does not pass title. However, there are statutes of limitation in Texas for asserting your rights. What statute... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2018
In many cases, a neighbor can sell his or her land without your consent. Texas laws and the Constitution support the idea that people can buy and sell their property as they please. In some cases, there may be deed restrictions or restrictions in an owner's chain of title that can limit... View More
The US Department of Justice convicted the persons responsible and ordered them to pay back the funds. I know I may get little or nothing back. Is it worth the trouble to file a personal lawsuit or try to put a lien on anything they may own to try and recover the funds?
answered on Feb 15, 2018
I am assuming the fraud arises from some kind of oil and gas investment you made. When I am asked about these kinds of cases, the first thing I do is review the documents you were given and that you may have signed and discuss the facts with you in order to determine whether you have a valid claim.... View More
We have assignments of working interest that all include a re-assignment provision allowing the assignor, upon request, to be re-assigned his/her interest in all depths below 100’ below the deepest producing well. As of now, it looks like the deepest well is 10,571’. Our client wants to drill... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2018
It sounds like you have a valid concern here. However, in situations like this, the devil is in the details. In other words, an experienced oil and gas attorney would have to review those assignments and discuss the facts with you to be able to advise you appropriately. There may be common-law... View More
The heart attack occurred after I complained to my boss that I was not feeling well, I explained my chest was hurting. He told me to be quiet and go to work. 20 min later I had a massive heart attack while attempting to work.
answered on Oct 26, 2017
If they have wc you are limited to filing a claim for wc. Heart attacks (HA) are difficult to prove so I suggest hiring the best WC lawyer you can find. They handle cases on a contingency fee basis so if the lawyer does not win, you owe nothing. HA require proof from a medical provider that will... View More
Plat is for 297 acres. There is one surface owner for 297 acres. I do not have executive right.
answered on Oct 31, 2017
You should take all deeds and any other proof of inheritance, etc. to an oil and gas or real estate attorney in your area for an in-depth review.
My attorneys are asking 25% of my only income as part of the contingency fee agreement which would mean that I will pay them forever for a 7 month probate that ended with me being almost broke and my ex niece-in-law a multimillionaire and owning 70,000+ acres and me owning 1461.33 acres of land.
answered on Oct 11, 2017
Your question cannot be answered by the circumstances you list. I advise reading your attorney/client contract to see what you agreed to. If you continue to have difficulty with the contract, you may contact the State Bar of Texas to see if they can assist you.
The will says Ind Exec is not responsible for Legal Fees or debt.
Is heir # 2 entitled to all back royalties or can royalties be used to pay debts and legal counsel for the other heir?
answered on Sep 22, 2017
Your probate lawyer, who has read the Will, can more accurately answer this than people who have not.
My treating doctor put me at MMI. With an impairment rating of 4. He explained that rating number came from range of motion, not pain and lack of strength. How does this affect my TIB? I have only worked oil field, my whole career. I was told that with my injury, I am unable to continue working in... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2017
As you probably already know the 4% allows you to receive 3 weeks of IIBs for each point, or 12 weeks of IIBs. Your income benefits end at that point, sorry. But as DWC and the carriers lover to point out, you get life-time medical for your injury, as long as you can prove the medical treatment is... View More
Its my second cousin. Had no kids. My dads cousin. Mu aunt took carebif this many years ago after his suicide and failed to find a number of open accounts and what not. Ive not had comyavt with her in at k1east 3 yrs or more and havent spokennto my cousins, her kids in even longer. I always stayed... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2017
I suggest you have an in-person consultation with an attorney. It's a time-consuming job to review all the appropriate facts and advise you accordingly; therefore, you will probably be charged for the consultation.
Both federal laws and state laws?
answered on Jun 11, 2017
The information on these pages should be useful:
https://www.epa.gov/radiation/tenorm-oil-and-gas-production-wastes
http://www.tenorm.com/regs.htm
and he has a grown daughter (my stepdaughter).
My understanding is I would get 1/3 and his children would get the remaining 2/3.
I have someone that is going to buy mine and my sons mineral rights but at the last minute he asked if I had a legal guardianship order from the court.... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2017
This is long after your questions was asked; however, if you haven't already done so, consult with a probate attorney in your area.
My uncle received for 5 year royalty payment but the amount didn't cover the 20% of production as per lease agreed with the operator company. We want to know if there are some lower that could work with us in this issue.
If the lawyer could speak spanish, we will be more confortable.
answered on Oct 11, 2017
This question was over a year ago; however, these same issues are beginning to grow tremendously as companies fail to fulfill their obligations and leave the land/mineral owner left in a mess. There has been an increase in suits filed regarding failure to meet obligations, blatant attempts to take... View More
We purchased diesel from station in Bay City, Tx. Killed our truck 45mins after driving it. Had to have it towed to repair shop. Found out it was water in tank and cost us $8700 to repair. Repair Shop analyzed the diesel in our tank and verified it was bad diesel. Too much water. They have... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2016
Send the claim to the station with a copy, and ask them to forward the copy to their carrier. If they are a franchise (shell, Exxon, BP etc) send a claim to corporate. That doesn't get a response file a small claims case. Most attorneys would say this is the one time we say may as well do it... View More
My sisters, my brother, and myself were given a part of an oil royalty owned by our mother. My brother died in April of this year with no will. He was married and had adopted his wife's son. They did not have a good relationship, and her son has been estranged from them for several years until... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2017
You need to consult a lawyer on this. It seems to be a very complex situation. Having said that, it appears that the estate needs to be probated, even though there is not a will. This is called "intestate succession". The laws of Texas will govern how the property is to be... View More
Like or sign can he just not try your case because you didn't sign the settlement when he filled your case in court?
answered on Jul 9, 2016
If there are problems with the case he discovers he can, within the code of ethics, ask to withdraw.
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