Indiana: Filing a Partition Lawsuit When Co-Owners Disagree — Process, Steps, and What to Expect
Can’t agree with co-owners about dividing real property? A clear step-by-step guide for Indiana residents Quick answer (summary) If co-owners in Indiana cannot agree on dividing jointly owned real estate, one co-owner can file a civil action for partition in county court. The court will try to divide the property "in kind" (physically) when practical. […]
Read article →How to File a Partition Action in Indiana to Force Sale of an Inherited Interest
Detailed Answer Short summary: If you inherited an ownership interest in real property in Indiana and a co‑owner will not agree to sell or buy you out, you can ask an Indiana court to partition the property. A court can order a partition in kind (divide the land) or a partition by sale (sell the […]
Read article →Indiana — Asking the Court to Appoint a Commissioner for a Private Sale in a Partition Case
When a Court Can Appoint Someone to Handle a Private Sale in an Indiana Partition Case Short answer: Under Indiana law, a party in a partition action can ask the court to appoint a commissioner or other officer to conduct a sale, and the court may approve a private sale to a buyer if the […]
Read article →Indiana: Can I Negotiate a Co-Owner Buyout Instead of Filing Partition?
Short Answer Yes. Under Indiana law you can negotiate a voluntary buyout with a co-owner instead of asking a court to partition (force sale or physical division) the property. Many co-owners resolve disputes privately by agreeing on a price and closing a sale or refinancing to remove one owner. Courts only get involved if parties […]
Read article →Forcing the Sale of Inherited Land in Indiana: Partition, Private Sales, and Next Steps
Detailed Answer If you co-own inherited real estate in Indiana with other heirs and want to force a sale, you generally have two tracks: negotiate a voluntary buyout or file a court action for partition. Indiana law gives co-owners a statutory remedy to divide property when they cannot agree. See Ind. Code Title 32, Article […]
Read article →Arranging a Property Survey for Co‑Owned Land in Indiana
How to arrange a property survey when you co-own land with a sibling in Indiana Detailed Answer — step‑by‑step guidance under Indiana law Owning property with a sibling creates shared rights and shared responsibilities. A property survey clarifies boundaries, easements, and improvements. Here is a practical, step‑by‑step explanation of how to arrange a survey for […]
Read article →Indiana: Who Pays for a Property Survey When Co-Owners Disagree?
Detailed Answer When co-owners of real property disagree about getting a property (boundary) survey in Indiana, responsibility for payment depends on the context: whether the survey is voluntary, whether a court gets involved, and whether title or deed language shifts costs. Below are clear rules and practical options that apply under Indiana law and common […]
Read article →Keeping an Inherited House in Indiana: Options When Multiple Heirs Own the Property
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — heirs often can keep a family home without an immediate sale, but success depends on how title is held, whether the estate is open, each heir’s wishes, and the ability of one or more heirs to buy out others or reach a written agreement. If heirs cannot agree, a […]
Read article →Indiana: Partition actions when a co-owner is incapacitated and has a court-appointed guardian
What to expect when a co-owner is incapacitated and a guardian exists (Indiana) Quick summary: When one co-owner of real property has been adjudicated incapacitated and a court has appointed a guardian, a partition action can still proceed in Indiana. The guardian of the estate represents the incapacitated owner in property litigation, but the guardian […]
Read article →Indiana: How to Start a Partition Action to Divide or Sell Real Estate
Partition Actions for Real Estate in Indiana: What to Expect and How to Begin Detailed answer Overview. When two or more people own real estate in Indiana and they cannot agree about keeping, dividing, or selling the property, any co-owner may ask the court to resolve the dispute through a partition action. A partition action […]
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