Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maryland

It is generally best to try and work WITH a co-owner and attempt to reach consensus on selling all or a part of jointly owned property. Depending on the way the property is deeded and where the property is located you may or may not be able to subdivide the land without going through a formal subdivision process.

The law does offer some options if a co-owner outright refuses to sell. The owner wanting to part with the property can file a partition action or a sale in lieu of partition in the Circuit Court where the property is located. The Court can either split the land (where feasible) or appoint a Trustee to take charge and sell the land. However, since litigation almost always costs more and takes longer than agreement the first step is usually to try and negotiate with the other owner.

While not legal advice specific to your situation, I hope that this general information helps.