Washington: Court-Appointed Commissioner and Private Sale When Co-Owners Disagree
What to expect when a court-appointed commissioner handles a private sale of a co-owner’s share in Washington Disclaimer: This article explains how Washington law commonly treats disputed co-ownership and court-ordered sales. It is educational only and not legal advice. Consult a licensed Washington attorney to apply the law to your situation. Detailed Answer When co-owners […]
Read article →Washington — Forcing Sale of an Inherited Parcel: A Practical FAQ
FAQ: Forcing a Sale of Jointly Owned Inherited Real Property in Washington Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. You should consult a licensed Washington attorney about your specific situation. Short answer If multiple people own an inherited parcel in Washington and one co-owner refuses to cooperate with a sale, an owner […]
Read article →Washington — Paperwork and Proof for House Expenses in a Partition Case
Disclaimer This article is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal advice. If you have a partition dispute, consult a Washington attorney about your specific situation. Detailed Answer In a Washington partition action, you will need clear, verifiable documentation to support any claim that you paid expenses for the property and are entitled […]
Read article →Washington: Can Carrying Costs (Mortgage, Taxes, Insurance) Be Deducted from My Share of Sale Proceeds?
Detailed Answer Short answer: It depends. Whether you can deduct mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, utilities, and other carrying costs from your share of sale proceeds in Washington depends on how the property is owned, any written agreements between owners, and whether a court or buyer must account for those payments (for example in a […]
Read article →Washington: Requiring Mortgage Statements and Repair Receipts from a Co-Owner Before Dividing Sale Proceeds
Detailed answer — what happens and what you can require under Washington law If two or more people co-own real property and the property is being sold or otherwise divided, the law recognizes two relevant tracks: (1) private agreement between the co-owners, and (2) a court-directed partition or accounting. Which track applies determines how you […]
Read article →How to Force the Sale of a Co-Owned House in Washington: Partition Actions and Your Options
Can a co-owner force the sale of a jointly owned house in Washington? Short answer: Yes. Under Washington law, if co-owners cannot agree, one owner can ask the superior court to partition the property. The court can divide the land (partition in kind) or order a sale and divide the proceeds. See the Washington partition […]
Read article →Filing a Partition Action in Washington to Split Inherited Property
Detailed Answer — How to pursue a partition action in Washington when a co-owner won’t cooperate If you inherited real property with one or more co-owners and one co-owner refuses to cooperate with selling or dividing the property, you can ask a Washington superior court to order a partition. Partition is the legal process that […]
Read article →Washington: How to File a Partition Action to Force Sale or Obtain a Buyout
Partition Actions in Washington: Forcing a Sale or Seeking a Buyout of an Inherited Home This article explains how to pursue a partition action in Washington state when co-owners of real property cannot agree on keeping or selling a home. It covers who may file, where to file, key steps in the court process, what […]
Read article →Washington: Forcing Sale of Inherited or Co-Owned Property When Heirs Refuse to Agree
Can you force a sale when co-heirs refuse mediation or won't sign? Short answer If the property is owned jointly (for example, tenants in common after an estate distribution) and some co-owners refuse to cooperate or decline mediation, you generally cannot physically force them to sign a private sale agreement. However, you can ask a […]
Read article →How to Start a Partition Lawsuit in Washington When Co-Owners Won't Agree
Disclaimer: This article is educational only and is not legal advice. Laws change. Consult a licensed Washington attorney about your specific situation before filing court papers. Detailed Answer What is a partition action under Washington law? A partition action asks a Washington superior court to divide real property owned by two or more people when […]
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