I just uncovered some mineral rights deeds my grandfather signed over to my father in 1966. Two of these deeds were for a parcels in Borden County and Stonewall County. My father is now very elderly and remembers very little about any of it. Apparently mom took care of most of this stuff and unfortunately she passed several years ago, before any of this came to light. My brothers and I are trying to figure out exactly what we have. I believe the first thing we need to do is determine if the deeds are in fact valid. None of us live even close to West Texas and even if we did, I'm not sure we would know how to approach this issue. I am looking for any help in researching the deeds. Do abstract companies in Texas perform this service? Is a mineral deed treated the same as a real estate deed? Obviously, we are new to the whole oil and mineral area, so any help/advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
Ron,
I am a landman and would be glad to help you if I can. It may be easier to to talk via phone 214-707-7973.
Best Regards,
Charlie
Thank you, Mr. Matter. I would be glad to discuss this with you over the phone. What time of day works best for you. I live in MO, so time zones aren't an issue.
Charles Matter said:
Ron,
I am a landman and would be glad to help you if I can. It may be easier to to talk via phone 214-707-7973.
Best Regards,
Charlie
I am in the same boat. I found out a few years ago that I have mineral rights near Aspermont (Stonewall County.) But I have no information such as exact location or if it is being produced. They were left to me in my Grandfather's will and I received a phone call from my Aunt to inform me. But I haven't heard much since and my Aunt is ill and I don't want to bother her. I know she hired a lawyer and everyone who it was left to agreed to the lawyer and also to lease only, not sell. Although I have not received a letter or any contact from this lawyer. And something just doesn't "feel right". How can I go about finding more information about it without going through my Aunt?