First thing I would do is, request the Lease you are being asked to ratify. Read the terms and ask questions about what exactly you are being asked to ratify. Landmen are usually vague for a reason. They will usually explain, but you have to ask the right questions. Remember, they are being hired by the oil companies, they don’t represent you, you have to hire a Landman or an Attorney to help you. I am assuming you possess a NPRI, Non Participating Royalty Interest.