Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maine

divide land without sale

i own a piece of land in ME with a friend.It is about 20 acres.I want to divide it evenly,so that each of us gets full ownership of his half of the original 20 acres.Land is currently held in joint tenency.


Asked on 1/05/09, 9:47 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

Re: divide land without sale

You will need to retain an attorney in Maine to partition the property. Please call me if I can be of any assistance in locating local counsel up in Maine.

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Answered on 1/05/09, 10:10 pm
Jerome Gamache Ainsworth Thelin & Raftice, P.A.

Re: divide land without sale

This is an issue of mixed real estate law and survey/description. Unless there is a natural topographical feature that is an agreed upon boundary, then a surveyor will be needed to at least create the division and property description. A deed will still need to be prepared. A full boundary survey is not necessary as it is more expensive. I would be happy to see if I can assist and/or put you in touch with a surveyor or other Maine atty if you wish.

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Answered on 1/06/09, 8:21 am
Warren Wood Law Offices of Warren Wood

Re: divide land without sale

This may be achieved without sale by deeding a 50% equal interest from the both of you TO each of you. Refer to your original deed and speak with the county register/ recorder for poroper language, methods of taking new title, and costs.

Good luck.

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Answered on 1/11/09, 9:22 am


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