Passing down mineral rights

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I inherited mineral rights to property in Texas from my parents, who inherited it from their parents. I plan to pass it to my children, but would prefer for it to transfer without going through probate and going directly to my children at time of death. I am being told that’s the only way to pass it to my children is in my will and for it to go through probate. I am certain that there is a way around this. I realize it’s a little different, because I don’t own the property, just the mineral rights and it is split among many parties. This would literally be the only thing that would have to go through probate when I die and honestly, it’s not worth it. Is there a way to pass mineral right without going through probate? I seem to be able to do that with everything else…

Posted Nov 5, 2025, 1:56 AM UTC

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