The Mineral Rights Podcast: Mineral Rights | Royalties | Oil and Gas | Matt Sands

Did you know that there is a special type of deed that can be used to: avoid probate, maintain control of the property during your lifetime, not affect Medicaid eligibility, potentially avoid federal gift taxes, maintain your homestead protection, all while still allowing your beneficiaries to still claim a step-up in cost basis for capital gains taxes purposes? Sound too good to be true? Be sure to listen to this episode to find out more and to learn about potential limitations of this special Enhanced Life Estate Deed and whether it might be right for you.

As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

In this month's mineral rights news episode, we talk about a family feud over Laredo area land and mineral rights, court order issued regarding disputes over the recovery of overpayments to royalty owners, the push to electrify everything highlights issues with domestic graphite supply, and we dive into the latest land rig count.

• Squabbling siblings strike deal on Laredo-area ranches, oil and gas rights said to be worth $70M
• New Guidance: Federal Court Order Impacts Case Law on Royalties
• Graphite Wars: The Trillion Dollar Battery Race Has A Big Problem | OilPrice.com
• Rig Count

As always, links to the articles and resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com

In this episode, we dive into what you need to know from a mineral owner perspective to make sure you make the most of the situation should you be faced with owning an interest in a well that is at the end of its life. Whether it presents the opportunity to negotiate an oil and gas lease or whether you'd prefer that the well continues to pay small royalties, if you are proactive you can leverage your knowledge of the regulations in your state to make the most of the situation.

As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

https://mineralrightspodcast.com/mrp-212-listener-qa-leasing-unclaimed-royalties-investing-depletion-deduction-and-more/In this episode, we answer questions from Kelly, Alex, Jim, Anna, Joan, Erica, and others! From how to negotiate an oil and gas lease, how to hire the right kind of attorney, how to estimate and audit your royalty checks, different ways to invest in minerals, cost vs. percent depletion deduction, finding unclaimed royalties, and more!

If you have a question you would like answered, email [email protected].

https://mineralrightspodcast.com/mrp-211-mineral-rights-news-august-2023/In this month's Mineral Rights Podcast news episode for August 2023, we talk about property tax issues in West Virginia, the pickup in oil & gas mergers, the latest OPEC+ meeting intel, and the latest land rig count:

• W.Va. tax, mineral appraisals flawed | News, Sports, Jobs - Weirton Daily Times

• Oil And Gas Merger Action Surges After A Dormant First Quarter

• OPEC+ Not Expected To Alter Oil Production Policy Amid Price Rally | OilPrice.com

• North America Rotary Rig Count (Jan 2000 - Current)

As always, you can go to mineralrightspodcast.com to find the links to these articles and other resources mentioned in this episode. To send us an article you would like us to cover in a future episode, please email [email protected].

We're going to dive into a topic that may be unfamiliar to many mineral and royalty owners: top leasing. In this episode we explore the pros and cons of top leasing, potential pitfalls that can lead to legal trouble, and two important lease clauses that can help you if you are faced with this situation. If you find yourself in a competitive oil and gas market, this episode is a must-listen.

As always, links to resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

In this episode we answer questions submitted by Mike, Tom, Dave, Don, Ivette, and Larry.

Thanks again to everyone who left a review or who submitted a question. If you have a question about your minerals or royalties, you can send it to [email protected] and we will answer it in a future episode! As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

In this episode, we discuss an email from Barb who shared a news story about the discovery of the highest confirmed grade lithium brine in Cass County, Texas and the implications for mineral owners there. We dive into the ownership of valuable minerals found in produced water and the potential impact on mineral owners and royalties to help you navigate this developing landscape with confidence.

As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

In this episode we talk about the hidden costs of the IEA's net zero plans, oil prices drop on news that central banks are not done raising rates, Eddy County sees record oil tax revenue, US shale producers hold activity flat according to the latest Dallas Fed survey, and we dive into the latest rig count.

• The Hidden Costs Of The IEA's Net Zero Vision | OilPrice.com

• Oil prices edge lower on interest rate hike worries - Oil & Gas 360

• Eddy County oil and gas tax collections could exceed 100M in 2023

• US shale oil and gas producers pull back after commodity price drop | Financial Times

As always, links to these articles and the other resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

In this episode, we highlight an innovative and growing trend in the energy industry: the use of stranded natural gas for onsite power generation in data centers for bitcoin mining and AI computing. The demand for computing power is on the rise, and companies are turning to stranded natural gas as a low-cost option for power generation. In the discussion, we provide tips for mineral and royalty owners to ensure fair compensation for the use onsite use of natural gas.

As always, resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.