Me and my sister inherited minerals in Upton sec 47 bl 41 tp5. We need to find a lawyer that will work on contingency
What type of work do you need? If litigation, you may be able to find that depending on the issue and how much you own. If determining ownership or clearing title, what would the contingency be based on? Selling or leasing? These are all very different scenarios. If you can share more, you will get better advice.
The Directories tab above has a listing of attorneys. You do not have to have one in Upton, but they do have to be licensed in TX.
Thank you for the response. We inherited forty individual land lots of minerals interest throughout Texas. After doing so investigating I found that properties in winkler, Upton and ward counties. We have a mineral deed from my dad. The problem when my great uncle sold his share, his affidavit of heirship claimed he was the last living sibling. My grandfather died 20 years after him, but told my dad about the mineral rights from my great grandmother. I was told by an agent from SM energy and EOG resources told me I have to adjudicate the heirship in court. I have an offer from patch energy for winkler section 30 block 27 of $5500 for each of us. Can you give me any advice.
Part of the problem of an AOH is that they are generally wrong if there is any complication with the family. They are rarely attested to by a disinterested and knowledgeable party. Since the AOH is of record, you will have to initiate a court case in order to perfect title. Make sure to find experienced legal counsel; otherwise, you may develop even more issues and greater costs.
Agree with James on getting legal help immediately. If you are getting offers to buy, it is highly likely that someone knows something about pending drilling which may lead to higher royalties than what you are being offered. You can sell or hang on. If you sell, you would have to have clear title. If well(s) are successful, then you have to have clear title to receive royalties.
What did the title show prior to your uncle filing the AOH? What’s legally yours Is what matters regardless of what SM or EOG says. Landmen make mistakes all the time. Start with your Great Grandmothers interest and determine what she owned.
I would differ with you on your point as to SM and EOG. They offered their requirement to get on pay, so their position is relevant at this point and should receive serious consideration since it is most likely related to a Title Opinion requirement. How @Paul77 satisfies the requirement is another issue since there seem to be conflicting interests.
Sounds like a plan thanks for the help
I went down that road already. Seem like a lawyer is my next Step. Thanks