A Minnesota Assignment of Overriding Royalty Interest Convertible to A Working Interest At Assignee's Option is a legal document that grants certain rights and interests to an assignee in relation to a property's mineral rights. This agreement is specifically applicable in the state of Minnesota. In this context, an "overriding royalty interest" refers to a share of proceeds or royalties from the production of minerals. The assignee receives this overriding royalty interest, allowing them to earn a percentage of the gross income generated by the property's mineral rights. However, the unique aspect of this Minnesota assignment is the option for the assignee to convert their overriding royalty interest into a working interest. A "working interest" grants the assignee both the right to a percentage of the revenues generated by the mineral rights and the responsibility to contribute financially to the costs associated with exploration, development, and production. Within the broader scope of Minnesota Assignment of Overriding Royalty Interest Convertible to A Working Interest At Assignee's Option, there can be different types based on various factors. These may include the specific terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties involved, the percentage of overriding royalty interest assigned, and the method of conversion into a working interest. The different types of Minnesota Assignment of Overriding Royalty Interest Convertible to A Working Interest At Assignee's Option may be categorized as follows: 1. Fixed Percentage Assignment: This type involves assigning a fixed percentage of overriding royalty interest to the assignee. The assignee has the option to convert this overriding royalty interest into a fixed percentage of working interest at their discretion. 2. Variable Percentage Assignment: In this type, the percentage of overriding royalty interest assigned may vary based on certain factors such as the production level or market conditions. The assignee holds the right to convert this variable overriding royalty interest into a corresponding working interest percentage. 3. Time-Limited Assignment: This type involves a time-bound assignment, wherein the assignee holds the overriding royalty interest for a specified period. During this time, they can exercise their option to convert their interest into a working interest. If the option isn't exercised within the designated time frame, the assignment may expire, reverting the rights back to the assignor. 4. Renewable Assignment: In this type, the assignment is renewable after the initial term ends. The assignee can continue to hold the overriding royalty interest and exercise their option to convert it into a working interest for subsequent periods. It is important to note that each Minnesota Assignment of Overriding Royalty Interest Convertible to A Working Interest At Assignee's Option will have its own specific terms, conditions, and variations based on the agreement between the assignor and assignee.