Arkansas: How to File a Partition Action to Force Sale of an Inherited Interest in Land
Detailed Answer: How to file a partition action in Arkansas to force sale of an inherited interest Short answer: In Arkansas you file a civil complaint (often called a complaint for partition) in the circuit court for the county where the land is located. The complaint names all co‑owners and lienholders, asks the court either […]
Read article →Negotiating a Buyout vs. Court Partition in Arkansas: Can You Avoid Litigation?
Can you negotiate a buyout instead of going to court for partition in Arkansas? Short answer: Yes. Co‑owners can usually negotiate a private buyout of one owner’s share instead of filing a partition action in Arkansas. Voluntary agreements avoid court, can be faster and less expensive, and allow the parties to control price and terms. […]
Read article →Arkansas: Forcing a Sale of Inherited Co-Owned Land — What to Know
Disclaimer: This is educational information only and is not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different. Consult a licensed Arkansas attorney before you act. Detailed Answer If you co-own inherited land in Arkansas and the other owners will not agree to sell, you may be able to force a sale by filing a […]
Read article →How to Arrange a Property Survey for Co‑Owned Land in Arkansas
Arrange a Property Survey When You Co‑Own Land in Arkansas This FAQ explains how to arrange a land survey for property you co‑own with a sibling in Arkansas. It covers what a survey does, who performs it, practical steps to get one done, how costs and access typically work, and what to do if you […]
Read article →Who Pays for a Property Survey When Co-Owners Disagree — Arkansas
Who Pays for a Property Survey When Co-Owners Disagree — Arkansas Guidance Detailed answer — how Arkansas law treats survey costs between co-owners When two or more people co-own real property in Arkansas, disputes about boundaries, use, division, or sale sometimes require a professional land survey. Who pays for that survey depends on the situation, […]
Read article →Arkansas — Keeping a Family Home When Multiple Heirs Own It
Detailed Answer — How heirs can keep a jointly owned house in Arkansas When a decedent’s home passes to multiple heirs, the co-ownership can create pressure to sell the property. Arkansas law provides ways for co-owners to keep the house, but the practical options depend on title, mortgage status, and whether the co-owners can reach […]
Read article →Partition actions in Arkansas when a co-owner is adjudicated incompetent
Detailed Answer Short overview: A partition action asks a court to divide or sell real property owned by two or more people. When one co-owner has been adjudicated incompetent and has a court-appointed guardian, the guardian steps in to protect that co-owner’s legal interests in the partition. The court must ensure the incapacitated co-owner’s property […]
Read article →How to Start a Partition Action in Arkansas: Dividing or Selling Property When Co‑Owners Disagree
How to start a partition action in Arkansas when co‑owners can’t agree Short answer: A co‑owner of real property in Arkansas can file a civil partition action in the circuit court asking the court to divide the property fairly (“partition in kind”) or, if division is impractical, order a sale and divide the proceeds among […]
Read article →Arkansas: Steps to Buy Out Co-Owners (Siblings) and Keep the Home
Detailed Answer — How to keep the home by buying out your co-owners in Arkansas This guide explains practical steps to move from co-ownership with siblings to sole ownership of a home in Arkansas. It assumes you and your siblings currently hold title together (for example, as tenants in common or joint tenants), and that […]
Read article →Can You Force a Sale of Family Property in Arkansas?
Can a Co-Owner Force a Sale When Some Family Members Refuse — Arkansas FAQ Short answer: Yes — in Arkansas, a co-owner can usually force a sale (or ask the court to divide the land) by filing a partition action in court. The court will decide whether to physically divide the property or order a […]
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