Maine: What to Expect When a Court-Appointed Commissioner Conducts a Private Sale of a Co-Owner’s Share
What happens when co-owners disagree and a court-appointed commissioner conducts a private sale of your share? Short answer: In Maine, when co-owners cannot agree, one owner can ask the court to partition the property. If the court orders sale rather than division, it can appoint a commissioner to sell the property. A court-appointed commissioner who […]
Read article →Maine: Forcing Sale of an Inherited Parcel When a Co-Owner Refuses to List
FAQ — Remedies When a Co-Owner Refuses to Sell an Inherited Maine Property Short answer: If you and another person co-own real estate that you inherited and the other co-owner refuses to list or sell, you can ask a Maine court to divide or sell the property through a partition action. A judge can order […]
Read article →Maine: Paperwork and Proof Needed to Show Receipts or Bank Statements for House Expenses in a Partition Case
Detailed Answer This answer explains what documentary proof you should collect and how to present it if you need to show money you paid for expenses on a house during a partition case in Maine. It also explains how courts typically treat different categories of payments and how to authenticate records so the court will […]
Read article →Maine: Recovering Mortgage, Property Tax, and Carrying Costs from Sale Proceeds
Understanding Whether You Can Recover Mortgage, Property Taxes, and Carrying Costs from Sale Proceeds in Maine Short Answer Yes — but with limits. Lenders and taxing authorities get paid first out of sale proceeds. After liens and closing costs are paid, co‑owners typically divide the remaining net proceeds according to their ownership shares. If one […]
Read article →Maine: How to File a Partition Action to Force Sale of a Co‑Owned House
Partition actions in Maine: how to force a sale of co‑owned real property Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. This article explains general Maine law and common steps. Consult a licensed Maine attorney about your facts before you file. Detailed Answer — what a partition action does and when […]
Read article →Maine: Can a Co-Owner Be Required to Produce Mortgage Statements and Repair Receipts Before Sale Proceeds Are Divided?
Can a co-owner be required to provide mortgage statements and repair receipts before sale proceeds are divided? Short answer: You can and should demand documentation (mortgage payoff statements and receipts). If the co-owner refuses, you have several legal tools in Maine — including court-ordered discovery or a partition/accounting action — that can compel disclosure and […]
Read article →Maine: Forcing Sale or Division of Co-Owned Property — FAQ
Resolving a Co-Owner Deadlock Over Real Property in Maine — FAQ Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. It explains general Maine law and common steps people take. For guidance about your situation, consult a licensed Maine attorney. Detailed Answer — How the law lets a co-owner compel sale […]
Read article →How to File a Partition Action in Maine to Divide Inherited Property
How to file a partition action in Maine to divide inherited property Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Consult a Maine attorney about your situation. Detailed answer — what a partition action does and when to use it A partition action is a court process that lets co-owners of real property force a […]
Read article →How to File a Partition Action in Maine: Force Sale or Buyout Options
Frequently Asked Question — Partition Actions Under Maine Law Disclaimer: This information is educational only and not legal advice. For advice about your situation, consult a licensed Maine attorney. Detailed answer: How the partition process works in Maine and your options If you co‑own real property in Maine with one or more people and you […]
Read article →Can I Force a Sale When Heirs Refuse to Mediate or Sign — Maine Guide
When Co-Heirs Refuse Mediation or Won’t Sign: How to Force a Sale of Inherited Property in Maine Short answer: In Maine you generally cannot be blocked forever by uncooperative heirs. If co-owners (including heirs) will not agree to sell or sign documents, a co-owner can ask the court for a partition action. The court can […]
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