Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Louisiana

who needs to be the owner

my friend is selling land belonging to her and deceased husband. there are 4 kids in family. land was joint ownership but husband no longer lives. does she need kids permission to sell. we want to put a home on location and she thinks kids could block the sell.


Asked on 1/04/06, 7:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Re: who needs to be the owner

Assuming there was no will, the 4 children inherit an equal share of their father's 1/2 interest in the property. They must agree to the sale, or any one or more of them, including your friend, can request the court to sell the property.

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Answered on 1/05/06, 8:19 am


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