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