Louisiana: Remedies When a Co‑Owner Sells Property Without Your Agreement
Disclaimer This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. If you face this situation, consult a licensed Louisiana attorney promptly to protect your rights. Quick summary If a co‑owner in Louisiana tries to sell property without your consent, you have several civil remedies: stop the […]
Read article →How to Buy Out Siblings’ Interests in a Louisiana Property — Practical Guide
Short answer You can often keep the family property by buying your siblings’ interests rather than selling. Under Louisiana law, you generally must first confirm who actually owns the property (title vs. succession), agree on a price or obtain an appraisal, and then document the buyout with a written purchase agreement and a deed (or, […]
Read article →Buying Out Siblings’ Shares in a Parent’s Home in Louisiana: How to Avoid a Probate Sale
Detailed Answer This FAQ-style explanation describes the common paths in Louisiana for one heir to buy the other heirs’ shares of immovable property (a house) instead of forcing a sale through succession (probate). The answer assumes a typical fact pattern: a parent has died and the family home is part of the parent’s estate and […]
Read article →Louisiana: How to File a Partition Action or Petition for Sale of Inherited Real Estate When Some Heirs Are Minors
How to file a partition action or petition for sale of inherited real estate when some heirs are minors — Louisiana Disclaimer: This article provides general information about Louisiana law and common procedures. It is not legal advice. For legal advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Louisiana attorney. Detailed answer — Overview and […]
Read article →How to Force a Sale or Division of Family Land in Louisiana
Can I force a sale or division of family land I own with siblings and their children? Short answer: Under Louisiana law, co-owners (including siblings and their children who own undivided interests) can ask a court to partition property. If the court finds physical division is impractical or would unfairly reduce value, it can order […]
Read article →How Partition Lawsuits Work in Louisiana: Step-by-Step FAQ for Co-Owners
Detailed Answer What this remedy does: When two or more people own the same immovable property together and they cannot agree on what to do with it, Louisiana law allows one or more co-owners to ask a court to end the shared ownership and divide the property or sell it and split the proceeds. This […]
Read article →Louisiana: How to File a Partition Action to Force Sale of an Inherited Interest in Land
Detailed answer — Can you force a sale of your inherited interest in Louisiana? Short answer: Yes. In Louisiana, a co-owner of immovable property (real estate) can ask a court to partition the property. If the court finds the land cannot be divided in kind fairly, it will order a judicial sale (often called licitation) […]
Read article →Buying Out a Co-Owner Instead of Partition in Louisiana: What You Need to Know
Can you buy out a co-owner instead of pursuing partition in Louisiana? Short answer: Yes. Co-owners in Louisiana can usually negotiate a private buyout instead of asking a court to partition the property. A voluntary buyout is often faster, cheaper, and gives the parties control over terms. However, certain legal and practical issues can affect […]
Read article →Louisiana: Forcing Sale of Inherited Co-Owned Land — FAQ and Steps
How to compel sale of jointly inherited immovable property in Louisiana This FAQ-style guide explains the common legal routes, practical steps, and likely outcomes when you and other heirs co-own land and you want to force a sale. It assumes the property is in Louisiana and the succession (probate) that created the co-ownership is complete […]
Read article →How to Arrange a Property Survey for Co-Owned Land in Louisiana
Detailed Answer — Arranging a Survey for Property You Co-Own in Louisiana This FAQ-style guide explains, in plain language, how to arrange a property survey when you and a sibling co-own land in Louisiana. It covers steps to take, who pays, what to expect, and what to do if one co-owner disagrees. Step-by-step process Confirm […]
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