The Pennsylvania Underground Landlord: When Gas Gets Stored Under Your Farm
What happens when your Pennsylvania land sits over a natural gas storage field? Understand FERC certificates, buffer zones, and your options.
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The Federal Signature Ransom: When a Communitization Agreement Freezes Your Royalties
Your well is producing, but your checks are stalled. Here is why federal bureaucracy might be holding your money hostage, and what you can do about it.
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The “12.5%” That Isn’t 12.5%: Pennsylvania’s Minimum Royalty Illusion
Pennsylvania law guarantees a 12.5% minimum royalty. So why does your check look closer to 9%? Here is how post-production deductions actually work.
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The “Zombie Lease” Problem: How Your Minerals Get Held Hostage by One Token Well
Why you can't sign a new lease when your old well barely produces, and how to break the legal spell holding your family's minerals captive.
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The All-or-Nothing Myth: Selling Partial Rights
You don't have to sell everything to get value from your minerals. Here is how partial sales work and why they manage risk.
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Oklahoma’s Foreign Ownership Rules: What the New Affidavits Mean for Mineral Owners
New Oklahoma laws regarding foreign ownership have confused mineral owners and county clerks alike. Here is what the 'land' exclusions and affidavit requirements actually mean for you.
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The 100-Acre Myth: Net vs. Gross Minerals Explained
Why owning the land doesn't mean you own the oil. We break down the math that determines the real value of your check.
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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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Should I Sell My Mineral Rights? A Guide for Families
Deciding to sell your inherited mineral rights is a big emotional and financial decision. Here is how to navigate it.
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