Kansas: How to File a Partition Lawsuit When Co-Owners Disagree
Filing a Partition Lawsuit in Kansas: What to Expect Short answer: If co-owners cannot agree on dividing real property, one co-owner can ask a Kansas district court to force a partition. The court will evaluate whether the land can be divided in kind (physically split) or must be sold and the proceeds divided. Kansas law […]
Read article →How to File a Partition Action in Kansas to Force Sale of an Inherited Land Interest
Filing a Partition Action in Kansas: Forcing Sale of an Inherited Land Interest — FAQ Short disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article provides general information about Kansas law and does not constitute legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Kansas attorney. Detailed answer — How a partition action works […]
Read article →Kansas — Asking the Court to Appoint a Commissioner for a Private Sale in a Partition Action
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — under Kansas law you can ask the court to appoint a commissioner (sometimes called a commissioner, referee, or special commissioner) to oversee a private sale of partitioned real estate, but the decision is within the court’s discretion. The court will require clear notice to all owners, evidence that a […]
Read article →Negotiating a Co-Owner Buyout Instead of Partition in Kansas
How to Replace a Partition Lawsuit with a Co-Owner Buyout under Kansas Law This FAQ-style guide explains how co-owners of real property in Kansas can negotiate a buyout of one owner’s interest instead of filing a court partition action. It explains the legal backdrop, the practical steps to take, and common pitfalls to avoid. Detailed […]
Read article →Kansas — Forcing a Sale of Inherited Co-Owned Land (Partition FAQ)
Detailed Answer This article explains how a co-owner of inherited land in Kansas can force a sale when other heirs also own the property. It covers what a partition action is, when courts will order a sale instead of dividing the property, how the process generally works in Kansas, and practical steps to take before […]
Read article →Kansas — How to Arrange a Property Survey for Land You Co-Own with a Sibling
How to arrange a property survey for jointly owned land in Kansas Quick answer: Start by reviewing the deed and any existing survey or title policy, talk with your sibling to agree on scope, hire a Kansas-licensed land surveyor, get the written survey and stamped map, and use the survey to resolve boundaries, title issues, […]
Read article →Who Pays for a Property Survey When Co-Owners Disagree — Kansas Guide
Detailed Answer Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Kansas attorney. When two or more people co-own real property in Kansas and they disagree about whether to order a survey or who […]
Read article →Keeping the Family Home When Multiple Heirs Own It — Kansas Guide
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — heirs often can keep the family home without selling it, but doing so requires cooperation, clear agreements, and attention to probate, title, taxes, mortgages, and Kansas court rules. If heirs cannot agree, any co-owner can ask a Kansas court to force a partition (which may result in a sale). […]
Read article →Kansas — Partition Action When a Co-Owner Is Adjudicated Incompetent
How does a partition action work in Kansas when one co-owner has been adjudicated incompetent and has a court‑appointed guardian or conservator? Short answer: You can still bring a partition action in Kansas. The guardian or conservator appointed for the incompetent co‑owner must be joined or served so the guardian/conservator can protect that person’s property […]
Read article →Kansas: How to Start a Partition Action to Divide or Sell Real Estate
Detailed Answer A partition action is a court process that lets co-owners of real estate force a division or sale of property when they cannot agree. In Kansas, co-owners who hold interests in land (for example, tenants in common or joint tenants) may ask the district court in the county where the property is located […]
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