We’ve been discussion the partition of ~250 acres of family owned ranch property for several years and have even made some preliminary maps showing division lines/parcels etc.   The current owners are my father and some of my cousins.  Due to his diminished health, I act as POA for my father with guidance from my sisters (no pics).   The property has multiple old barns, several small ponds and a 10 acre lake internal to the property.  The property is  also situated on a large lake an hour or so away from Dallas and has about 6k Ft of shoreline.     Due to some recent events, I would like to push for an immediate partition based on the previous discussed maps.  I am writing an email  stating I’d like to meet within the next 10 days to sign a letter of intent of the existing division plan.  If the other 3 landowners can’t get on board and come up with an amicable partition agreement with 14 days after that, I’d like to begin a petition of partition with the local court.   I have yet to send the email to set any of this in motion nor have I met with a lawyer regarding the above plan.   What do I need to be aware as I go down this path?   Should I have a lawyer draft a Letter of Intent  to get all the parties on board once or if we can reach agreement on a partition plan?