Hi!  I really don't know where to start but this seemed like a really good place :).   As background, I was called a few weeks ago by a "landman" who told me that I was heir to mineral rights in Greene County, PA.  He sent me out a lease agreement (apparently there are alot of heirs) but he was offering 1,500 per acre to all heirs.  It seems like a standard lease with 15% royalty.

I will end up getting an attorney but I have been reading that I also need a deed.  Since I am one of many heirs, can I still get a deed?  I've never paid taxes on the mineral rights (because I didn't know), does one need to pay taxes on just mineral rights that have nothing "going on"? 

I guess I just need a place to start and figure out what I need to know or what questions I should be asking both the attorney and the "landman".  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!