Many deeds found in Texas, including Patents from the state, provide land descriptions stated in “Varas.” This Unit of Measurement is of Spanish Mexican origin. It was first adopted in … Continue reading “UNITS OF MEASUREMENT – TEXAS”
Category: Transferring Property
TRANSFER OF MINERAL AND ROYALTY INTERESTS INTO A TRUST
To facilitate management, limit fractionalization, or for the purpose of avoiding probate, there seems to be an increasing frequency of mineral and royalty interests being transferred into family or intervivos … Continue reading “TRANSFER OF MINERAL AND ROYALTY INTERESTS INTO A TRUST”
PROPERTY CODE SECTION AFFECTING SALES OF MINERAL AND ROYALTY INTERESTS
Effective September 1, 1999, the Texas Legislature enacted a new section of the Texas Property Code which affects those who solicit and purchase minerals and royalties by mail, and those … Continue reading “PROPERTY CODE SECTION AFFECTING SALES OF MINERAL AND ROYALTY INTERESTS”
NOTICE OF EXCLUDED INTERESTS AND A TRANSITION AGREEMENT
Kanes Oil and Gas Forms available at www.Kanesforms.com includes forms of Purchase and Sale Agreements, Assignments, Conveyances, and Deeds, all of which can be used in or adapted to a … Continue reading “NOTICE OF EXCLUDED INTERESTS AND A TRANSITION AGREEMENT”
ANCILLARY PROBATE: CAN IT BE AVOIDED?
It is not uncommon for an owner to hold title to mineral and royalty interests in several states. When that owner dies, with a will that is probated, providing for … Continue reading “ANCILLARY PROBATE: CAN IT BE AVOIDED?”
RECORDING STATUTES – ESTABLISHING TITLE TO PROPERTY PURCHASED
Recording a document transferring title to property is a means of giving “constructive” notice of real property ownership. States have adopted various statutes for recording transfers of real property … Continue reading “RECORDING STATUTES – ESTABLISHING TITLE TO PROPERTY PURCHASED”
