My ownership of mineral rights is being challenged by the fee simple owners. I have a recorded deed to the mineral rights.
2007-03-27 05:47:15 · 6 answers · asked by axtelljim 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Generally speaking, the terms "mineral estate" and "fee simple" are not mutually exclusive. In other words, your property may be both a mineral estate and be held in fee simple.
A mineral estate is the ownership of the mineral rights under the surface of the land. A mineral estate could include all the minerals or it could be divided based on depth or other classification.
A fee simple estate, on the other hand, refers to how the property's ownership is held. Having fee simple ownership means that you have the absolute title to your interest in property. The interest is not qualified or limited by something or someone else. You might even own your mineral estate in fee simple.
My guess is that the "fee simple" owner that you're concerned about is really the owner of the surface estate. In that case, there are a number of rights and responsibilities that both parties have. These duties are determined by state law and you will likely want to consult a lawyer who is licensed in your state to protect your legal rights.
Best of luck.
2007-03-27 05:57:44 · answer #1 · answered by Scott 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fee Simple Rights
2016-12-13 03:23:02 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fee simple conveys the rights to usage and ownership of any and all parts of the property not deeded out by another instrument. Mineral rights can be sold and deeded out; but check with your cleerk's office, mineral rights can be in force for limited time frames.
2007-03-27 05:53:01 · answer #3 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-02 21:49:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have nothing to worry about. Fight the challenge in court. If you have deeded rights, you are laughing.
2007-03-27 05:50:19 · answer #5 · answered by Colin H, Unrestricted commercial 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have a recorded deed they have nothing to challenge.
2007-03-27 05:51:35 · answer #6 · answered by douglas l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋