Vermont: Forcing a Sale of Inherited Land — What to Know
What to do when you co-own inherited land and need a sale in Vermont FAQ-style guide to forcing a sale or reaching another resolution when multiple heirs co-own land in Vermont. Disclaimer This content is educational only and is not legal advice. It explains general Vermont law and common court practices to help you understand […]
Read article →Arranging a Property Survey for Co-Owned Property in Vermont
Arranging a Survey When You Co-Own Property in Vermont Short answer: Start by reviewing deeds and town records, talk with your co-owner, then hire a Vermont-licensed land surveyor. If your co-owner refuses access or cooperation, your remaining options include negotiation, mediation, or a court partition action under Vermont law. This article breaks the process into […]
Read article →Vermont: Partition Actions When a Co-Owner Has a Court-Appointed Guardian
FAQ — Partition actions when a co-owner is under guardianship in Vermont Short answer: When a co-owner has been adjudicated incompetent and a guardian has been appointed in Vermont, the guardian steps into the legal role to protect that co-owner’s property interests in a partition case. The partition plaintiff must name and properly serve the […]
Read article →How to Start a Partition Action in Vermont
How to Start a Partition Action in Vermont When Co-owners Can't Agree This FAQ-style guide explains, in plain language, how a co-owner can ask a Vermont court to divide or sell real estate when owners disagree. This is educational information only and not legal advice. What is a partition action? A partition action is a […]
Read article →Buying Out Siblings’ Interests in Co-Owned Property in Vermont
Disclaimer: This content is educational only and is not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Vermont attorney. Detailed answer — practical steps to buy out co-owners so you can keep the home If you co-own a Vermont home with siblings and you want to buy out their interests so you […]
Read article →Vermont: Forcing a Sale of Shared Family Property — Partition & Your Options
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — in Vermont a co-owner can generally force a sale through a court partition action if co-owners cannot agree. But courts prefer dividing property “in kind” when feasible and will only order a sale when physical division is impractical or unfair. Filing a partition lawsuit starts the process, but there […]
Read article →Vermont — Rights When a Co‑Owner Has a Life Tenancy and Lives on the Property
Understanding Co-Owner Rights When a Co-Owner Holds a Life Tenancy and Lives on the Property This FAQ-style guide explains what a life tenant can and cannot do, and what a non‑possessing co‑owner (the remainderman or other co‑owner) can do under Vermont law. It uses plain language and short hypotheticals so you can quickly see typical […]
Read article →Vermont — Can a Life Tenant Continue Living in the House During a Partition?
Understanding life tenancy and occupancy during a partition action in Vermont Detailed answer This section explains how Vermont law generally treats a life tenant's right to occupy real property when co-owners or remaindermen file a partition action. It covers who has the right to possession, what a partition court can order, and practical outcomes a […]
Read article →Filing a Partition Action in Vermont When Co‑Owners Won’t Respond — FAQ
How to file a partition action in Vermont when some co-owners won’t respond Short answer: In Vermont you generally file a partition action in the Superior Court (Civil Division) in the county where the property lies. The court can force a sale or divide the land and can allow alternative service methods (such as service […]
Read article →Vermont: How the Court-Appointed Commissioner Handles a Private Sale When Co-Owners Disagree
Detailed Answer Short summary: When co-owners cannot agree and the court orders a commissioner to handle a private sale of a co-owner’s share in Vermont, the process follows a court-ordered partition procedure. The commissioner acts under the court’s supervision to try to market and sell the interest, report the results to the court, and the […]
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