The History of Mineral Rights
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 11/28/2018
- Oil and Gas
Mineral rights, the right to develop and produce a variety of minerals from the beneath the ground, have gone from belonging to the monarchy to private hands depending on the part of the world under consideration. Mineral rights were ...
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What is a Landman, Anyway?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 11/14/2018
- Oil and Gas
A landman works for companies that perform gas and oil exploration and production. A landman researches titles and mineral rights to negotiate with property owners for those mineral rights on behalf of a company wishing to exploit the ...
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Evolution of Land Title Acquisition
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 11/07/2018
- Oil and Gas
Nothing has sustained its value since the beginning of civilization like land. Land ownership has long been considered the pinnacle of success. Monarchs owned all the land in their kingdoms. Knights were awarded land for service to the ...
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What is a Plat Map? The Basics You Should Know
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 10/17/2018
- Real Estate
When you buy or sell a home or if you decide to dabble in real estate, you may see the term “plat map.”
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What Does a Field Right-of-Way Agent Do?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 09/18/2018
- Oil and Gas
A field right-of-way agent is a land professional with legal expertise regarding property rights. Third parties, both private and governmental, engage field right-of-way agents to assist with land acquisition and the legal aspects of a ...
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Land Patent FAQ, Part 2: How to File a Land Patent
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 09/12/2018
- Real Estate
A land patent is the only form of proof of absolute title to land in the United States. It protects the landowner from claimants of co-ownership as well as the United States government.
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What's the Difference Between Mineral Deeds and Royalty Deeds?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 09/05/2018
- Oil and Gas
If a landowner wishes to benefit financially from minerals lying below the surface, the owner can split or sever the property into two separate interests — the surface and the mineral-rich portion beneath it. The surface estate can then be ...
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Your Guide to a Successful Summer NAPE
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 08/08/2018
- Oil and Gas
The North American Prospect Expo (NAPE) is celebrating its 25th anniversary and CourthouseDirect.com is going to be there. This year, Summer NAPE 2018 is August 15 - 16 in Houston, TX, at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
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Is There a Federal Tax on Mineral Rights?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 07/25/2018
- Oil and Gas
Owning land with valuable natural resources beneath the surface comes with the opportunity for an income stream from leasing or selling the mineral rights. The Boston Tea Party notwithstanding, federal taxes on income of any kind has ...
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Your Guide to Mineral Rights in New Mexico
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 06/06/2018
- Oil and Gas
Grasping at least the basics of mineral rights in the state of New Mexico is necessary for both property owners and businesses in the oil and gas industry. Since the first successful gas well in New Mexico in 1921, several major companies ...
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