Rozzy, if he doesn't want a percentage of the royalty it might be ok. If I were you I'd call him for sure and get all the info straight from him. If you can get out of that lease it would be worth paying some of the bonus money you'll get when you sign again.

Rozz, Cody Mayo works for a percentage of the bonus and the royalty. He claims he can get these bad leases nullified and he only gets paid if he does. If at all possible, it would be better to find an attorney who works for a set fee. This way you won't be paying someone part of what's yours forever. It may be hard to get you Aunts to change attorneys but it's worth a shot. I personally don't know any to refer you to. Someone on here can tell you a good one I'm sure.

Rozzy, you were definately robbed. Someone in this area has a lawsuit filed for just this type of thing. Do not hire an attorney that charges a percentage of the royalty! Do you know who the attorney is they hired? You need to find out more from public records if you can. All these records are at the courthouse of the parish your land is located in. If your aunties live in Shreveport it may also be at the Caddo Parish courthouse. With 160 acres you stand to make a LOT of money if you can figure all this out.