MRP 320: Listener Questions February 2026

In this episode, we answer questions submitted by Judy, Mike, Douglas, Greg, Gregg, Celeste, and Mike. We break down tax strategies for inherited minerals, what to do when you discover missing royalty payments from years ago, including statute of limitations issues and how operator changes complicate recovery efforts. You'll hear a success story from a listener who found $375 in unclaimed royalties using my free guide that I send to all subscribers to my email list (fill out the form at the bottom of the page if you aren't already a subscriber!). We walk through the process for verifying whether a "make good" royalty payment is accurate using publicly available production data. We discuss the nuances involved with older leases that are held by production by vertical wells when new horizontal drilling is just around the corner. Finally, we wrap up with our take on how one mineral owner forecasts future income from 800 wells using decline curve analysis. Whether you're new to managing minerals or have been doing this for years, this episode provides practical, actionable guidance you can apply to your own situation.

As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.