Property Ownership

In Kansas, how are mineral rights typically treated in a deed unless otherwise stated?

AThey are always retained by the state
BThey transfer with the surface estate unless specifically reserved or previously severed✓ Correct
CThey are automatically owned by the federal government
DThey remain with the previous owner for 10 years

Explanation

In Kansas, mineral rights are part of the bundle of rights in fee simple ownership and transfer with the deed unless the grantor specifically reserves them or they were previously severed from the surface estate.

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