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Merger of Estates

 

WHETHER AN OIL AND GAS INTEREST HAS MERGED INTO THE MINERAL OR LEASEHOLD ESTATE IS A CRITICAL DETERMINATION, AS IT CAN HAVE MASSIVE IMPLICATIONS.

Understanding how and when the doctrine of merger of estates applies is crucial to not only title examination but in driving or defending asset value in an acquisition or divestiture. 
 
Download the HELG paper to learn about estate merger elements, in particular how and when it applies. 

 

ABOUT HOLLIDAY ENERGY LAW GROUP

At Holliday Energy Law Group, our core purpose is to create massive, outsized value but what does that mean? Value is defined as, “the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.” We not only strive to create massive value in everything we do, but we want to create massive, outsized value in ways that make us indispensable to our clients, partners, and team members. We do this by sharing our knowledge and expertise. 

 

Download the HELG Paper