Nevada: Life Tenant Possession During Partition — What You Need to Know
Short answer Generally, a person who holds a life estate in Nevada keeps the right to possess and live in the property for the duration of the life estate. A partition action brought by a co-owner or remainder holder does not automatically evict a life tenant. However, a Nevada court can order a partition by […]
Read article →How to File a Partition Action in Nevada When Co-Owners Won't Respond
Detailed Answer Quick answer: In Nevada, if one or more co-owners of inherited real property refuse to participate, you can still start a partition action in district court to force either a physical division (partition in kind) or a sale and distribution of proceeds. The court can authorize substituted service (including service by publication if […]
Read article →Nevada: What Happens When Co-Owners Disagree and a Court-Appointed Commissioner Conducts a Private Sale
Detailed Answer This answer explains what typically happens in Nevada when co-owners cannot agree and a court-appointed commissioner handles a private sale of one co-owner’s share. The explanation uses common facts that arise in partition cases and describes the court process, the commissioner’s role, notice and approval steps, distribution of proceeds, and potential challenges. This […]
Read article →Compelling a Court-Ordered Sale of Inherited Property in Nevada
Disclaimer: This information is educational only and not legal advice. For advice specific to your situation, consult a Nevada attorney experienced in real property and probate. Detailed Answer — How Nevada law lets a co-owner compel sale of inherited real property If you and one or more relatives own a parcel of land together after […]
Read article →Nevada: Paperwork Needed to Prove House Expenses in a Partition Case
Detailed Answer If you are involved in a partition action in Nevada and need to prove expenses paid for the property, the court will expect clear, organized, and authenticated documentation showing what was paid, who paid it, when it was paid, and how the expense relates to the property. Nevada partition law is found in […]
Read article →Nevada: How Mortgage, Property Taxes and Carrying Costs Affect Your Share of Sale Proceeds
Answer Short answer: In Nevada, sale proceeds are first used to pay secured lenders and closing costs. Whether you can deduct the mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance or other carrying costs you paid before distributing the remainder depends on who legally held the debt or lien, whether you and the other owner(s) agreed to contributions, […]
Read article →Nevada — Can a Co-Owner Be Required to Produce Mortgage Statements and Repair Receipts Before Proceeds Are Divided?
How co-owners should handle mortgage payoffs and repair costs before splitting sale proceeds Detailed Answer This answer explains how co-owners in Nevada can require documentation (mortgage statements, payoff figures, repair receipts, etc.) before dividing proceeds from a sale of jointly owned real property. It uses general Nevada law principles and practical steps you can take. […]
Read article →Nevada: How to Force the Sale of a Co-Owned House (Partition Actions)
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Nevada you can force the sale of a co-owned house by filing a partition action in district court. The court will try to divide the property “in kind” (physically) when practical; if it is not practical, the court will order a sale and divide the proceeds among the owners according […]
Read article →How to File a Partition Action in Nevada to Split Inherited Property
Understanding How to Force a Partition of Inherited Real Property in Nevada This article explains, in plain language, the practical steps someone typically takes to force the sale or division of inherited real property in Nevada when a co-owner will not cooperate. It summarizes the usual procedural path in Nevada district court, highlights important legal […]
Read article →How to File a Partition Action in Nevada to Force Sale or Seek a Buyout
Detailed Answer Short summary: If you co-own real property in Nevada, a co-tenant can force a partition action in district court to divide the property or to force a sale and distribute the proceeds. If the property is still titled solely in your parents’ names, you generally must first obtain ownership (for example, through a […]
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