The Well Name Shuffle: How to Track Your Minerals When the Name Changes
Your royalty check dropped because a well 'disappeared.' It likely didn't. It just got renamed. Here is how to track it using state databases.
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The Title Opinion Shadow Market: Why You Can’t See the Document That Controls Your Pay
Operators use title opinions to decide if they pay you or suspend you. But when you ask to see the document, they say 'legal privilege.' Here is why.
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The Utah Pooling Letter: What to Do When You Get a 'Notice of Opportunity to Participate'
Received a thick packet from an oil operator in Utah? Here is a plain-English guide to forced pooling, the 150-400% risk penalty, and your 30-day clock.
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The Trap Hidden in Your Mailbox
Why receiving a 'check' in the mail isn't the windfall it looks like, and why legitimate buyers use contracts, not gimmicks.
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Avoiding Mineral Rights Scams
The industry is full of sharks. Here are the red flags to watch out for when you get an unsolicited offer.
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