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Distributor claims I did not pay for product delivered
answered on Feb 21, 2018
You need to consult with an attorney to provide additional information. Off of the top of my head, the things that I am thinking of are the records showing delivery of the gas, the method of payment, when paid, and a reconciliation of your records to theirs.
A neighbor has an ingress egress ROW through my property to his unimproved wooded property. I was thinking of making an offer on his ground and merging it with my own to remove the ROW. Would I also have to obtain all of the mineral rights to do so? Also, if I cannot obtain the mineral rights,... View More 
answered on Feb 20, 2018
It depends on when and how the ROW was granted and to whom and for what. The owner of mineral rights might retain the ROW. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to find a local real estate attorney familiar with mineral rights to review the deeds, easements, and any other documents of title to advise you.
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 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
Patent #8148841
answered on Feb 6, 2018
Fortunately, this particular error is a well-trod path and the USPTO is fairly generous in allowing you to fix this situation.
So in addition to the regular maintenance fee, and the small late fee for not paying in the first half of the year-long window, you will need to pay a fee to... View More
How do I remove him. I believe that the mineral rights ownership was never updated when deeded to my mother over 60+ years ago.
answered on Dec 31, 2017
It is unlikely that you will be able to remove the other person if they are in the chain of title. It is not unusual for mineral interests to be fractionalized. You can only remove somebody if they are a stranger to title. For example, if a deed or conveyance mistakenly included the wrong legal... View More
Parents retained the mineral right to approximately 40 acres in Latimer County, OK. I found letters addressed to me and my mother that were from several Landmen wanting to lease the mineral rights. I was not aware of these letters until I found them while going through her belongings after she... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2017
The cleanest method is to probate those interests. You may be able to do this using a summary probate procedure. This is usually relatively inexpensive and quick. There is also an affidavit of heirship. However, many oil companies will not pay royalties unless there is a probate court order in... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2017
Your question seems to ask whether the type of deed impacts the ability to reserve a mineral interest (not given to the grantee). The answer is no, any type of deed can reserve a mineral interest. Also there is no requirement that there be a current lease in order to reserve a mineral interest.... View More
I was told "that would be a separate deed" (what does that means). My question is in the State of Florida do mineral rights automatically transfer to the seller unless specifically excluded? Or are they required to be specifically included? Finally, would the exclusion/inclusion be... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2017
The question regarding mineral rights, especially in the Santa Rosa County area, runs deep. (A little pun intended). Your question is dependent upon title records and a thorough review thereof. Also, there is just simply no way to give a general answer to a question like this. You need to... View More
if the company prospers. Can the company not pay me my bonus because they had to file for reconstruction of the company in court.
answered on Dec 6, 2017
Thanks for the question. It's not clear what you mean by "reconstruction in court," but if you are referring to a bankruptcy restructuring, the answer is that companies undergoing bankruptcy may have the right to rescind or reject contracts that were entered into before the... 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
This month's bill has an electric recovery fee of $15.00 and an Electric Charge of $51.55. I pay electricity through Duke Energy and not through the apartment complex. We just experienced Hurricane Irma this past month and I lost power for 5 days. I don't see how the apartment complex can... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2017
No way to say for sure without reviewing the terms of your lease.
If the lease authorizes it then yes but it does seem very suspicious. I doubt the lease authorizes the complex to charge this item.
I suggest that you review tiurnlrase in detail for such a clause or consult with a... View More
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.
answered on Sep 14, 2017
Consult with the seller. If the seller does not make arrangements with the utilities to allow you to make a full inspection, then you can terminate the contract under your contingency prior to its expiration. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local real estate attorney to assist you with the... View More
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
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