Entries by Ranger Land and Minerals

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Who are Oil Royalty Buyers?

If you own mineral rights, then you can potentially earn a large amount of money by finding the right oil royalty buyers. Frequently, those buyers may actually find you. We put together this article to help you along your journey to sell your oil royalties or mineral rights. Individuals vs. Companies – Oil and Gas […]

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When are Oil and Gas Royalty Payments Made?

Whenever you sign an oil and gas lease, you may be getting a signing bonus. As one of the most important parts of your negotiation, a one time upfront payment from the oil and gas company may be the quickest way to earn money with your mineral rights. What happens when the company strikes oil? […]

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The Rights of an Oil Royalty Owner

If you own an interest share in the mineral rights of oil production, then you are probably enjoying a steady stream of oil royalties in your portfolio. With high stakes values, a large number of players, and hundreds of pages of legal contracts, sometimes it can be difficult to fully understand your role in the […]

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Oil and Gas Laws of the United States: A Quick Guide

Oil and gas ownership has one of the most interesting legal histories in the United States. The United States is one of the only countries that allows for private ownership of minerals found on the earth. Within the state, the laws surrounding mineral rights and oil and gas laws vary greatly between each state. In […]

Is it Better to Sell or Lease Mineral Rights?

Mineral rights can be very valuable. If you own the subsurface of your property and suspect there may be valuable resources below, then extraction companies may be very interested in working with you. When it comes time to sign an agreement to earn money from your mineral rights, there are two basic options you have: […]

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How long do mineral rights last?

There are many situations in which someone may ask, “How long do mineral rights validity last?”. Sometimes, an individual may inherit mineral rights from someone deceased, only to be left with unexpected taxes and a whole lot of questions. In other cases, abandoned residential and commercial plots can be orphaned, leaving former owners to wonder […]

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What is a Split Estate for Oil and Gas Drilling?

A split estate is defined as an “an estate where the property rights to the surface and the underground are split between two parties.” Split estates are unique, as the United States is one of the few countries in which individuals can legally own the property below the surface of the earth. In this article, […]