Jim, thanks for the link to the Kramer document. It has a lot of information, most pertaining to situations where leases are held by different entities. In our case, we are dealing jointly as extended family with interests totaling 10 Sections in Lane County. It is likely that whoever we lease to will end up having sole discretion over the areas underlying where they are likely to drill. However, that is not a given since the properties are not always contiguous.
Does anyone know of a lawyer who is experienced and knowledgeable about KS law as it relates to oil leases?