Severed mineral rights - chain of deed

What happens to severed mineral rights if the owner dies and does not deed them over to someone else before death?

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Permalink Reply by Oliver Perry on October 18, 2012 at 8:02am

They pass to the heirs of the deceased.

Permalink Reply by BMR on October 18, 2012 at 8:45am

If they had a will, you need to look at that.  If the minerals are not specifically stated, the will should  have a residual clause.  If no will, look at your states intestate succession laws.

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