How to File a Partition Action in Missouri to Force Sale of an Inherited Interest
How to File a Partition Action in Missouri to Force Sale of an Inherited Interest This FAQ explains, in plain language, how a co‑owner of inherited land in Missouri can bring a partition action to force sale of their interest. This is an educational guide, not legal advice. Detailed answer: What a partition action is […]
Read article →Missouri: Appointing a Commissioner and Seeking Court Approval for a Private Sale in a Partition Case
Understanding court-appointed sales in Missouri partition cases This FAQ explains how Missouri law treats court-appointed sales and whether a judge can appoint a commissioner to carry out a private sale on terms you propose. It assumes no legal background and summarizes the common steps, statutory authority, and practical issues you will face when asking a […]
Read article →Missouri: Negotiating a Co-Owner Buyout Instead of a Partition Lawsuit
When Co-Owners Can Settle the Property Dispute Themselves This FAQ-style guide explains how co-owners in Missouri can negotiate a buyout of an ownership share instead of filing a partition action in court. It uses a simple hypothetical to show the basic steps, explains how Missouri law treats partition, and lists practical tips to protect your […]
Read article →How to Force a Sale of Inherited Land in Missouri
Can I force the private sale of inherited land I co-own in Missouri? Short answer: Yes — if you and the other co‑owners cannot agree to a voluntary private sale, Missouri law lets any co‑owner ask a circuit court to divide or sell the property through a partition action. If the court determines the land […]
Read article →How to Arrange a Property Survey for Co-Owned Land in Missouri
Detailed Answer Short overview: If you co-own real property in Missouri with a sibling and want a survey, start by talking with your sibling and then hire a licensed Missouri land surveyor to perform the appropriate survey (boundary, mortgage, or other). If your co-owner refuses access or you need a formal boundary resolution, you may […]
Read article →Missouri: Who Pays for a Property Survey When Co-Owners Disagree?
Disclaimer: This article explains general information about Missouri property law and is not legal advice. If you face a real dispute, consult a licensed Missouri attorney about your specific facts. Detailed answer: Who pays for a property survey when co-owners disagree (Missouri) When owners share title to Missouri real estate and they cannot agree about […]
Read article →Keeping an Inherited House with Multiple Heirs in Missouri
Can heirs keep an inherited house together under Missouri law? Short answer: Often yes — but only if the heirs agree on how to hold, use, and finance the property. If they cannot agree, any co-owner can force a court-ordered partition (which may result in a sale). Detailed answer — how keeping the house works […]
Read article →Missouri: Partition When a Co-Owner Is Incompetent with a Court‑Appointed Guardian
Detailed Answer — How a Missouri Partition Action Works When a Co‑Owner Has a Court‑Appointed Guardian When one co‑owner of real property in Missouri has been adjudicated incompetent and a court has appointed a guardian or conservator, the partition process generally proceeds, but with added procedural protections for the incapacitated co‑owner (the ward). The court […]
Read article →How to Start a Partition Action in Missouri: Steps, Process, and Helpful Tips
Detailed Answer Overview. When co-owners cannot agree about what to do with real estate, Missouri law allows one or more co-owners to ask the circuit court to divide the property or order its sale. These actions are called partition actions and are governed by Missouri’s partition statutes (Chapter 527 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri). […]
Read article →Buying Out Siblings’ Interests in Co-Owned Property in Missouri
Detailed Answer Short overview: If you and your siblings co-own a house in Missouri and you want sole possession, you generally must (1) confirm ownership and liens, (2) agree on a buyout price or obtain a valuation, and (3) transfer title either by paying them out or by refinancing and removing them. If you cannot […]
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