There are several ways to search but it certainly helps if you know what county. Go to the court house in the county they lived or owned land in and do a title search.
You need to consult with an attorney who specializes in property law and probate law who can research and document your father's mineral rights and then probate his estate to make certain those rights pass to you legally.
This question has to vague to answer appropriately, I need more details. The state the property is situated in is relevant as well. The mineral rights would generally be held in the deceased estate. The heirs are entitled to their ownership and depending on the situation, this can be down without probate. You can ask me more specifically at louisianaenergy.ning.com if you need more information.
Typically the spouse will inherit the property of a deceased spouse. A will may assign things to other beneficiaries. Consult a licensed attorney in the state in question.
Part of it will depend on the wording on the deed. If it has rights of survivorship, they estate can probably sell it by providing a copy of the other relative's death certificate. Otherwise, they may have to open an estate for the deceased relative so the executor can transfer the title.
Unless it is stated in the deed that the mineral rights are reserved in some manner then any mineral rights not previously reserved pass to the grantee. If you have any questions about mineral rights or you have mineral rights for sale please contact me and I will be glad to help. I have been a buyer of minerals or mineral rights for many years. See my bio page.
It might be wise to. A lawyer will check that the relative has the right to sell the rights, and that there are no mortgages or loans on the property - which could come back to bite you after the purchase. A lawyer would also make certain that your purchase was legal and could not be contested by any other relatives who might try to make a claim on the property when the selling relative dies.
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Read the deed to the property. Unless mineral rights are excluded, you have them.
To determine if you have mineral rights on your property, you can check the deed or title documents for your property. These documents should specify whether you own the mineral rights or if they have been reserved by a previous owner. You can also consult with a real estate attorney or a landman who specializes in mineral rights to help you understand the ownership status of the mineral rights on your property.
Gas rights are separate from mineral rights. They can be sold together or separate depending on the seller and buyer.
Open an estate! That is the whole reason to have one, to insure property is properly transferred. Consult a probate attorney in your state.
Rights pertaining to what?