Does a quick claim deed cover mineral rights?
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Does a quick claim deed cover mineral rights?
My grandparents signed a quit claim deed 8 years ago naming my uncle as sole recipient of their property. However, I have a notarized Will that was written in 30 years ago stating that the property should be split between siblings. I’m aware that the deed gives my uncle legal ownership of the house and land but there is oil and gas under the property. Does he also have full rights to that?
Asked on January 21, 2014 under Real Estate Law, Louisiana
Answers:
Brook Miscoski / Hurr Law Office PC
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
In Texas, the mineral rights are conveyed along with the land unless the mineral rights are specifically reserved. A quit claim deed with no reservation would simply convey everything that the grantor could convey to the grantee. The answer might be different in Louisiana, but in Texas, the uncle would probably own the mineral estate.
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