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When the Oil or Gas Company Comes Knocking: Understanding Your Mineral Rights and Options

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You don’t just own a piece of property—you own what’s underneath that property as well, and that includes the rights to any precious minerals that are there. Many property owners find themselves approached by companies that are interested in buying their mineral rights. Should you sell? What are the things that you should consider first? What are your options? You essentially have three different options when it comes to your mineral rights:…

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4 Tips for Increasing Your Chances of Having a DUI Expunged

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Expungement is a decision made by the justice system to remove charges from your permanent criminal record after you fulfill certain requirements. While it’s not available in every state, it’s well worth pursuing when it is available to you after a DUI conviction. Use these tips to have the best chance of successfully expunging your record. Show a Clean Record It’s easiest to get a serious crime like a DUI removed from an otherwise spotless record.…

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8 Steps To Plan Your Estate

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Even if you have yet to speak to an estate planning attorney, you may already be thinking about the steps you need to take to ensure that you leave all your affairs in order should you pass away or become unable to make decisions for yourself. Take these steps to ensure that you are properly prepared. 1. Create a will. The will is the document that states who will receive your property and similar information.…

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