The MinRight Blog
Updates, tips, and real-world use cases for managing your mineral rights.
What 'Suspense' Means on Your Royalty Check Stub
If your royalty payments are being held in suspense, here's what it means, why it happens, and how to get your money released.
Unclaimed Royalty Payments: How to Find Yours
Millions of dollars in royalty payments go unclaimed every year. Here's how to search for yours.
Dormant Mineral Acts: States Where You Can Lose Rights
Several states have laws that can strip your mineral rights if you don't take action within a set period. Here's what you need to know.
What Is a Landman and What Do They Actually Do
Landmen show up when there's drilling activity. Here's who they are, who they work for, and why they're contacting you.
Inherited Mineral Rights and Stepped-Up Basis
When you inherit mineral rights, you get a new tax basis. Understanding stepped-up basis can save you real money.
Why Your Royalty Check Price Doesn't Match Oil Prices
You saw oil at $80 on the news. Your check stub says $62. Here's why those numbers are different and what your check price actually represents.
How to Report Royalty Income on Schedule E
Royalty income from mineral rights goes on Schedule E. Here's a straightforward walk-through of what goes where.
What to Look for Before Signing a Mineral Lease
A landman shows up with a lease. Before you sign anything, here are the key terms to understand and negotiate.
Section, Township, and Range: A Plain English Guide
If you've ever looked at a deed or royalty check and seen something like S14-T12N-R3W, here's what it actually means.
How to Track and Understand Oil and Gas Royalty Deductions
Post-production deductions can take a significant bite from your royalty check. Here's what each one means and how to keep tabs on them.
Why MinRight Uses Manual Data Entry
MinRight doesn't pull your data from the cloud. That's not a limitation. Here's why manual entry is part of the design.
Keep Your Royalty Records for Seven Years
The IRS can audit you going back several years. If you can't produce records for your mineral income and deductions, it gets expensive fast.
Where to Start When You Inherit Mineral Rights
When my father passed, he left behind mineral interests nobody in the family fully understood. Here's what we learned about finding and organizing what you own.
How to File an Affidavit of Heirship for Mineral Rights
When mineral rights pass to heirs without a will or formal probate, an affidavit of heirship is often the document that makes it official.
First 30 Days After Inheriting Mineral Rights
You just inherited mineral rights. Here's a practical checklist for the first month so nothing falls through the cracks.