Where do I start? Please help!
For many years my parents owned mineral rights to 2 parcels in the Lewis County, Collins Settlement. They are: 1/6 of 124 A COG W F River; and, 1/12 of 29 COG W F River
Both of my parents have been deceased for many years. My brother and I are Trustees of the trust/estate. Two years ago my brother suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and is pretty much incapable of having a discussion about this land and the mineral rights.
I have no idea where to begin to find out the value of these mineral rights. I vaguely remember a few years ago my brother hired a WV attorney to find out anout what we have at hand.
I cannot find any of his paperwork regarding who the attorney was or what he learned from the attorney. I also vaguely recall maybe 10 years ago we received a check from some company regarding the mineral rights leasing(?), but I have no idea from whom or anything more about this matter. I don’t know if this was a one time payment, or if we should have been receiving regular payments. I continue to pay the yearly property taxes for these 2 parcels.
Can anyone give me any guidance?