Missouri: Forcing Sale of Family-Owned Property When Some Members Refuse
Detailed Answer If some family members who co-own real estate want to end co-ownership and sell the property while others refuse, Missouri law provides a court remedy called a partition action. A partition action lets a co-owner ask the circuit court to divide or sell the property and distribute the proceeds among the co-owners according […]
Read article →Missouri: Rights When a Co-Owner Lives in Property Under a Life Tenancy
Understanding your rights when a co-owner occupies property under a life tenancy in Missouri Quick answer: In Missouri, a person who holds a life estate (a life tenant) has the right to possess and use the property for the length of that life estate. The other co-owner(s) (remainderman or future interest holders) have a future […]
Read article →Missouri: Life Tenant Rights During a Partition Action
Disclaimer: This information is educational only and is not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Missouri attorney. Detailed Answer Short answer: In Missouri, a person who holds a life estate normally retains the right to possess the property for the duration of the life estate, […]
Read article →Missouri: Filing a Partition Action for Inherited Property When Co-Owners Won’t Respond
FAQ: How to file a partition action in Missouri when some inherited-property owners won’t respond Short answer: In Missouri you (any co-owner) can file a civil partition action in the county where the property sits. The court can proceed even if some co-owners do not respond — by serving them by publication or obtaining a […]
Read article →Missouri: Court-Appointed Commissioner and Private Sale When Co-Owners Disagree
How Missouri Courts Handle a Private Sale When Co-Owners Disagree Disclaimer: This is educational information, not legal advice. For guidance about your specific situation, speak with a Missouri attorney. Detailed answer — what typically happens under Missouri law When co-owners of real property cannot agree and one party files a partition action in Missouri circuit […]
Read article →Missouri: Forcing the Sale of an Inherited Parcel (Partition Actions Explained)
How to force the sale of an inherited parcel in Missouri — clear answers and next steps Disclaimer: This article is educational only and is not legal advice. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a licensed Missouri attorney. Detailed Answer If a family member owns an inherited parcel and refuses to list or sell […]
Read article →Missouri — What paperwork proves house expenses in a partition case?
How to document house expenses for a partition case in Missouri Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your situation, consult a licensed attorney in Missouri. Detailed answer — what paperwork proves house expenses in a Missouri partition action In a partition action, the court sorts out ownership and money-related adjustments […]
Read article →Missouri: Can You Count Mortgage, Property Taxes, and Carrying Costs Toward Your Share of Home Sale Proceeds?
Detailed Answer Short answer: It depends on the legal context. Under Missouri law, whether you can deduct mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, HOA dues, and other carrying costs from the sale proceeds before splitting the net sale depends on whether the property is being divided in a divorce, being partitioned between co-owners, or sold by […]
Read article →Missouri: Requiring a Co-Owner to Produce Mortgage Statements and Repair Receipts Before Sale Proceeds Are Divided
Short answer Yes — you can and should ask a co-owner to produce mortgage statements, proof of payments, and repair receipts before proceeds are divided. Under Missouri law, a co-owner who pays mortgages, taxes, insurance, or repairs may be entitled to reimbursement or contribution from other co-owners, and a court that orders a partition sale […]
Read article →Missouri: How to Force the Sale of a Co-Owned House (Partition Explained)
What to do when co-owners of real property disagree about selling the home This FAQ-style guide explains how Missouri law lets one or more co-owners force the sale of real property when co-owners cannot agree, and what steps you should take first. Detailed Answer — How the law works and practical steps Basic idea: Under […]
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