Back in the 1920's, my Great grandparents purchased Mineral Rights on two parcels of land, 10 acres in Lea County and 320 acres in Roosevelt County. The original Deeds are the only ones on record with nothing being passed on by their Wills. All rights have been determined using Affidavits of Death and Heirship. As stated all Rights will be passed to the Heirs of my Great grandparents. One of their children passed away without any heirs and as the Executor of the Estate, my Aunt & Lawyer did a Quitclaim Deed on the full 10 acre parcel. Currently there are 7 Heirs. The last time any production was realized was in the 1970's and we were contacted to Execute another lease for five years.
This last Landsman, didn't want to discuss what was required by New Mexico law and later was terminated. This whole ordeal poses several questions, like shouldn't the heirs receive equal shares? Any help or explanations would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Michael Adam