My mother-in-law is in possession of some mineral rights which came to her after my father-in-laws passing. They came to him from his uncle who is the original owner. He also left potions to other family members.
We have found that a pool application has been made by two companies in Logan County on his this 10 acres of property. One company has contacted my M-I-L and she's provided research showing herself as a heir along with the others in the will. The other company who applied only has the original owner listed in the application and has not made contact with my M-I-L.
I am attempting to help my M-I-L through this process and need to know what I must do to get her portion of these 10 acres in her name legally. I know a lawyer worked with the original owner's will (in Tennessee) when he passed to settle the estate but assume more is require for her to collect on any bonus/royalties.
I'm hoping someone here has been in the same boat and can point me in the right direction. Thanks.