September 4, 2019

According to the Texas law of Dominant Estate, the owner of mineral rights on a piece of land has dominant control over the surface, even when mineral ownership and surface ownership have been...

May 8, 2019

A key factor that anyone selling mineral rights must understand is the capital gains tax that applies whenever certain property is sold.

Capital gains taxes can be significant depending on your...

March 14, 2019

When property is handed down within a family, typically any mineral rights owned by the original owner are handed down with it.

If you have inherited this type of property, you may be looking to sell your mineral rights.

Before you can do this, it...

August 1, 2018

To profit from the sale of mineral rights, it’s essential that you go about it the right way to avoid potential pitfalls that could cost you money.

There are many common mistakes that...

December 6, 2017

Selling your mineral rights can be financially rewarding as long as the sale is carried out properly.

The sale of mineral rights can help generate income when you want or need it; however, before you offer your mineral rights for sale, make sure you understand some important...

December 19, 2016

Owners of gas and oil rights in the Permian Basin of West Texas are rejoicing after a recent statement by the U.S. Geological Survey. Earlier this month, it was revealed that the Wolfcamp Shale region is thought to contain the largest gas and oil deposits ever discovered in...