Indiana: How to Buy Out Your Siblings’ Interests in Co-Owned Property
Short answer: You generally must (1) confirm ownership shares, (2) get a current market valuation, (3) negotiate a buyout price or refinance to remove your siblings, (4) document the transaction with a deed and closing paperwork, and (5) record the deed. If you cannot reach agreement, a co-owner can force a partition (court-ordered sale or […]
Read article →Indiana: Forcing a Sale of Family Property When Co‑Owners Disagree
Detailed Answer When some family members want to sell a jointly owned piece of real estate but others refuse, Indiana law gives the wanting owners a court remedy called a partition action. A partition action asks the court to divide the property among co-owners or to order the property sold and the proceeds divided. The […]
Read article →Indiana — Rights When a Co‑Owner Lives in Property Under a Life Tenancy
Understanding Your Rights When a Co‑Owner Holds a Life Tenancy in Indiana Disclaimer: This article explains general Indiana property concepts and is not legal advice. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a licensed Indiana attorney. Detailed answer: what rights you have when a co‑owner occupies the property under a life tenancy When one co‑owner […]
Read article →Indiana: Can a Life Tenant Remain in the Home During a Partition?
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Indiana, a person who holds a life estate (a life tenant) generally keeps the right to possess and live in the property for the duration of the life estate. However, co-owners or remaindermen can still bring a partition action to divide or sell the property. The court’s order in a […]
Read article →Indiana: How to File a Partition Action for Inherited Property When Co-Owners Won't Respond
Filing a partition action in Indiana when some inherited co-owners won't respond Short answer: In Indiana you can ask a court to partition (divide or sell) inherited real property even if some co-owners are unresponsive. You will generally file a partition complaint in the county where the land sits, name all owners and interested parties, […]
Read article →Indiana: Court-Appointed Commissioner and Private Sale When Co-Owners Disagree
Detailed Answer Short version: When co-owners of real property cannot agree, an Indiana court can order a partition. If the court chooses (or is forced) to sell the property rather than divide it, the judge commonly appoints a neutral commissioner to handle the sale. The commissioner must follow the court’s order, give notice to the […]
Read article →Indiana: Forcing the Sale of an Inherited Parcel (Partition Action Overview)
FAQ — Forcing a Sale of Jointly Owned Inherited Land in Indiana This FAQ explains how a co-owner can force the sale of inherited real estate in Indiana when another family member refuses to list or sell the parcel. It uses simple, practical steps and cites Indiana law so you know what to expect. This […]
Read article →Indiana — What Paperwork Proves House Expenses in a Partition Case
How to prove expenses on a house in an Indiana partition case Short answer: Gather original receipts and invoices, proof of payment (canceled checks, bank or credit‑card statements showing the payee), contracts and building permits, photos showing the condition before/after work, and a clear, dated summary ledger tying each payment to the house. Organize and […]
Read article →Indiana: Can I Recover Mortgage, Property Tax and Carrying Costs From Sale Proceeds?
Understanding Whether You Can Recover Mortgage, Property Tax, and Carrying Costs From Sale Proceeds This article explains, under Indiana law, when and how mortgage payments, property taxes, and other carrying costs you paid can be included in your share of money from the sale of real estate. It uses short hypothetical facts to show how […]
Read article →Indiana: How to File a Partition Action to Force Sale of a Co-Owned House
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Indiana you can force the sale of real property co-owned by filing a partition action in the court for the county where the property is located. The court will review ownership, consider whether the property can be divided (“partition in kind”), and if not, order a sale and distribute proceeds […]
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