by Walt Lotspeich | May 21, 2026 | Blogs
Why Operator/Payor Changes Create Hidden Risk for Owners and FiduciariesMergers and acquisitions are a routine part of the oil and gas and financial services industries. For operators and institutions, consolidation often brings scale, efficiency, and operational...
by Walt Lotspeich | May 12, 2026 | Blogs
Artificial intelligence is everywhere in the conversation right now. Every week there seems to be a new tool, a new announcement, or a new prediction about how AI will reshape industries. For many organizations, the question is no longer whether AI will matter. The...
by Walt Lotspeich | Apr 7, 2026 | Blogs
Mineral assets are often more than a line item on a balance sheet. For many families, they represent decades of work, intentional decisions, and long term planning. In some cases, mineral interests become the largest asset a family owns. In others, they are the most...
by Walt Lotspeich | Mar 2, 2026 | Blogs
In mineral management for family offices, foundations, and trust companies, much of the oil and gas industry still runs on paper. Critical financial and legal documents, including division orders, royalty statements, 1099s, lease amendments, and check stubs, arrive...
by Dana Church | Feb 4, 2026 | Blogs
Mineral Interest Assets often appear stable on the surface. Royalties are paid, operators report production, and ownership structures can remain unchanged for years. This appearance of stability can be misleading. Quiet changes can accumulate over time, and without...
by Walt Lotspeich | Jan 12, 2026 | Blogs
An educational overview of mineral rights management, valuation risk, and informed decision making for owners, trustees, and fiduciaries.Mineral rights are often described as unique assets, and for good reason. In the context of mineral rights management, these assets...
