Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Colorado

I co-own a home with my brother and want to sell my 50% interest.

Hi! I co-own a home, with no mortgage and I want to sell my 50% interest. We've agreed on a set dollar amount - but want to know do we need to do a bill of sale and/or a quit claim form or is there another form we need to worry about. The home is in CO.

Thanks!


Asked on 12/04/08, 11:47 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

Re: I co-own a home with my brother and want to sell my 50% interest.

There are several different ways to transfer your interest but your main concern is the tax consequences. If neither of you live there, you would get capital gains treatment but need to show that the price was objective and not a phony sale to a close relative. You need to supply more information and post it as a tax question.

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Answered on 12/04/08, 1:09 pm
David Gibbs The Gibbs Law Firm, APC

Re: I co-own a home with my brother and want to sell my 50% interest.

I would also suggest, in addition to Attorney Shers advice, that you contact Colorado attorneys, as the issue of how best to transfer the property is going to be state-specific, and as California attorneys, we cannot advise you on matters related to CO law.

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Answered on 12/04/08, 3:58 pm


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