Guardian ad Litem for Unknown or Unlocatable Heirs in Maine Partition Actions
When courts protect absent or unknown heirs in Maine partition cases Not legal advice. This article explains how Maine courts commonly handle absent, unknown, or unlocatable heirs in partition actions and what steps you can take. Consult a Maine attorney for advice about a specific case. Short answer Yes. In Maine partition cases, a court […]
Read article →How to Start a Partition Lawsuit in Maine When Relatives Refuse to Agree
Detailed Answer: How to start a partition lawsuit in Maine when relatives won’t agree When members of a family inherit real property and cannot agree on what to do with it, any co-owner can ask a court to force a division of the property. This forced division is called a partition. In Maine, partition actions […]
Read article →Maine: Steps to Divide or Force Sale of Co-Owned Farmland
How co-owned farmland is divided or sold in Maine: a step-by-step FAQ Short answer: In Maine, co-owners who cannot agree on dividing or selling farmland commonly try negotiation, buyouts, or a partition action in court. A court can order a physical division (partition in kind) when feasible or a forced sale (partition by sale) when […]
Read article →What are my options for avoiding a costly court-ordered partition in ME?
Detailed Answer Short answer: Under Maine law you can often avoid a court-ordered partition sale by negotiating a private resolution — typical options include a buyout by one co-owner, an agreed private sale and distribution of proceeds, refinancing to cash out an owner, or using mediation to reach terms. If co-owners cannot agree, a court […]
Read article →How will the sale proceeds be divided among co-owners after the property is sold in a partition? (ME)
Detailed Answer Short answer: In a Maine partition-by-sale, the court first uses the sale proceeds to pay valid liens, taxes, and the costs of sale (court costs, realtor and closing fees, and commonly attorneys’ fees if awarded). Whatever remains is divided among the co-owners according to their legal ownership interests, subject to any court-ordered adjustments […]
Read article →How can I file a partition-for-sale suit in Maine when a minority of siblings won’t agree to sell our inherited land? (ME)
Detailed Answer — Filing a Partition-for-Sale Action in Maine When Some Co-Heirs Refuse to Sell When you inherit real property with siblings and some refuse to sell, Maine law allows co-owners to ask a court to divide the property or order a sale and divide the proceeds. A court-ordered forced sale (a partition-for-sale) is a […]
Read article →Can heirs of a deceased sibling be included in a partition action in ME?
Including Heirs of a Deceased Sibling in a Maine Partition Action — FAQ Quick answer Yes. If your sibling who owned an interest in real property has died, their heirs (or the personal representative of their estate) must generally be included in a partition action in Maine when those heirs have a legal interest in […]
Read article →Who should be listed as petitioners on a partition lawsuit in ME?
Detailed Answer What a partition action does and who normally files it A partition action asks a court to divide real property (land or buildings) among co-owners or to order sale of the property and distribution of the proceeds. In Maine, partition actions are governed by the state statutes for partition actions (see 14 M.R.S. […]
Read article →What happens if mediation fails and I need to file a partition action to force the sale of our jointly owned land? (ME)
What happens if mediation fails and I need to file a partition action to force the sale of jointly owned land in Maine? Short answer: If mediation fails, you can file a partition action in Maine Superior Court to ask the court to divide the property (partition in kind) or, if division is not practical, […]
Read article →How can I negotiate a fair buyout of my interest in the family land when my co-owner is offering much less than the appraised value? (ME)
Negotiating a Fair Buyout of Your Interest in Family Land in Maine Clear, practical steps to respond when a co-owner offers far less than an appraisal. Detailed Answer — What you need to know under Maine law If you co-own family land in Maine and a co-owner offers to buy out your interest for far […]
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