How to Arrange a Land Survey for Co-Owned Property in Wyoming
Detailed Answer Short version: You can arrange a boundary or land survey of property you co-own with a sibling by locating an existing survey, agreeing with the co-owner on the scope and who hires and pays the surveyor, and hiring a licensed Wyoming land surveyor. If you cannot agree, Wyoming law provides remedies (including court-ordered […]
Read article →Keeping the Family Home in Wyoming When Multiple Heirs Inherit
Can multiple heirs keep the family home instead of selling it? Short answer: Yes — often heirs can keep the house without selling it, but doing so requires agreement, a clear plan for paying expenses and mortgage, and sometimes legal steps (buyouts, refinancing, co‑ownership agreements, or a court-ordered partition if heirs disagree). If heirs cannot […]
Read article →Wyoming: Partition Procedure When a Co-Owner Is Under Guardianship
How partition of real property works when a co-owner has a court‑appointed guardian — Wyoming Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Consult a licensed Wyoming attorney about your specific situation. Detailed Answer When one co‑owner of real property has been adjudicated incompetent and has a court‑appointed guardian, a partition action in Wyoming proceeds […]
Read article →Wyoming: How to Start a Partition Action to Divide or Sell Real Estate
Detailed Answer What a partition action is: A partition action is a court lawsuit that lets co-owners of real property force a physical division of land (partition in kind) or an orderly sale of the property (partition by sale) when owners cannot agree. In Wyoming, a partition action is brought in the district court where […]
Read article →Wyoming: How to Buy Out Siblings’ Interests in a Co-Owned Home
Detailed Answer Disclaimer: This is educational information only and is not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Wyoming attorney. Overview — what generally must happen to keep a co-owned home in Wyoming To buy out your siblings’ interests so you can retain the home, you will typically follow a series […]
Read article →Forced Sale and Partition of Family Property in Wyoming — What You Need to Know
Can a co-owner force a sale of family property in Wyoming? Short answer: Yes. Under Wyoming law, a co-owner of real property can ask a court to partition the property. If the court finds that the land cannot be fairly divided among owners (partition in kind), it can order a sale and divide the proceeds […]
Read article →Wyoming — Rights When a Co-Owner with a Life Tenancy Lives in the Property
Understanding Your Rights When a Co-Owner with a Life Tenancy Occupies the Property Quick answer (summary): If a co-owner holds a life estate (is a life tenant) and is living in the property, that life tenant generally has the legal right to possess and use the property for the length of the life estate. A […]
Read article →Can a Life Tenant Continue Living in the House During a Partition in Wyoming?
Detailed Answer — Life Tenant Possession During a Partition Action in Wyoming Short answer: In Wyoming, a life tenant generally keeps the right to possess and use the property for the duration of the life estate, but a co-owner can still file a partition action. A court can order physical division (partition in kind) or […]
Read article →Filing a Partition Action in Wyoming for Inherited Property When Co‑owners Won’t Respond
What to do when co‑owners of inherited Wyoming property won’t respond: Filing a partition action Short answer: If co‑owners of land you inherited refuse to cooperate, you can ask a Wyoming district court to force a partition (division or sale) of the property. You must file a complaint in the district court where the property […]
Read article →Wyoming: What to Expect When a Court-Appointed Commissioner Oversees a Private Sale of a Co-Owner’s Share
How a Court-Appointed Commissioner Handles a Private Sale of a Co‑Owner’s Share in Wyoming This FAQ-style guide explains what typically happens when co-owners can’t agree and a Wyoming court appoints a commissioner to sell one owner’s share privately. It walks through the procedure, timelines, rights, and practical steps to protect your interests. Detailed answer — […]
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