Wyoming: How to Defend Against a Co-Tenant's Partition Action on an Inherited Home
Detailed Answer Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article is educational only and does not constitute legal advice. For legal advice specific to your situation, consult a licensed Wyoming attorney. What a partition action is and who may bring one A partition action is a court process one co-tenant can use to divide or […]
Read article →Wyoming: What Happens If a Co-Tenant Takes Out a Home Equity Loan or Refinances an Inherited Property Without Your Approval
Understanding Your Options When a Co-Tenant Encumbers an Inherited Wyoming Property Detailed answer — what generally happens under Wyoming law If you co-own an inherited property in Wyoming (most often as tenants in common after inheritance), each co-tenant holds an undivided share of the whole. That means each owner can use or possess the property, […]
Read article →Wyoming: Remedies When a Co‑Owner Sells Property Without Your Agreement
What can a co‑owner do if another co‑owner sells shared property without agreement? Short answer In Wyoming a co‑owner generally may sell their own ownership interest without other owners' permission, but the sale transfers only that co‑owner’s share — not the entire property free of the remaining owners' rights. If a co‑owner sells in a […]
Read article →Wyoming: How to Buy Out Siblings’ Interests in Family Real Property
Can I buy out my siblings’ shares in our family property instead of selling it? Short answer: Yes—often you can buy your siblings’ interests without selling the property, but the exact steps depend on who holds title now, whether the property is in probate, any mortgages or liens, and whether your siblings will agree. If […]
Read article →Wyoming: Forcing a Sale or Division of Family Land (Partition Actions)
Can a co‑owner force sale or division of a family land parcel in Wyoming? Short answer: Yes — co‑owners can ask a Wyoming court to partition jointly owned land. The court can divide the property among owners (partition in kind) or order a sale with proceeds divided (partition by sale). This article explains how the […]
Read article →Filing a Partition Lawsuit in Wyoming: Step-by-Step Guide
Detailed Answer Overview. When co-owners of real property in Wyoming cannot agree on dividing or selling the property, any co-owner may ask a court to divide the property or order its sale through a partition action in district court. A partition lawsuit forces a judicial resolution when negotiation, buyouts, or mediation fail. Where to file […]
Read article →Filing a Partition Action in Wyoming to Force Sale of an Inherited Interest
Can I force sale of an inherited interest in family land in Wyoming? Short answer: Yes. Under Wyoming law, a co-owner (including an heir who inherits an interest) may file a partition action in district court to divide physical land (partition in kind) or, if physical division is impracticable or inequitable, ask the court to […]
Read article →Wyoming: Requesting a Court-Appointed Commissioner for a Private Sale in a Partition Action
Detailed Answer Short answer: Under Wyoming law, yes — you can ask the court in a partition action to appoint a commissioner (sometimes called a referee or special master) to handle the sale of real property, and that sale can be structured as a private sale to a particular buyer, but the court has broad […]
Read article →Wyoming: Negotiating a Co‑Owner Buyout Instead of a Partition Action
Negotiating a Co‑Owner Buyout Instead of Court Partition in Wyoming This FAQ-style guide explains how a voluntary buyout between co‑owners usually works in Wyoming, when it’s a good option, what steps to take, and when a partition action might still be necessary. This is not legal advice. Detailed answer — How a voluntary buyout works […]
Read article →How to Force a Private Sale of Inherited Land in Wyoming: Partition Actions and Practical Steps
Quick answer If you co-own inherited land in Wyoming with other heirs and want to force the property to be sold, you can ask the Wyoming district court for a partition action. The court can divide the land among owners (partition in kind) or order a sale and divide the proceeds (partition by sale). Courts […]
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