What is the best way to deed over mineral rights prior to death?

Answer 1

It's best to search the deed records to determine the legal description of the mineral interest. You do that by going to the county of the mineral interest and search the index by the owner's name. Use that legal description to insert into a mineral deed, have it signed before a notary public, and record it in the deed records of the relevant county.

in addition:

"By conveying the mineral rights over by means of a mineral deed or quit claim deed and then file it with the county clerk or recorder in which the tract or tracts lay. A mineral deed or quit claim deed can be purchased for very little cost online or at a office supply store"

Answer 2

Deeds should always be drafted by a professional who can determine what your needs are, explain the consequences of the transfer and draft a proper deed for your jurisdiction. Errors made by non-professionals can be costly to correct if they can be corrected.