Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
partition
my sister and i both own some
property. I want it partitioned she
doesn't. can I force her hand
Asked on 2/06/09, 7:18 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith
The Smith Law Firm
Re: partition
Yes. It will take a lawsuit and a receiver will be appointed to sell the property. Budget $5-10K for costs and attorney fees.
Answered on 2/06/09, 10:00 am
Edgardo Baez
The Baez Law Firm, P.C.
Re: partition
You can file a petition for partition and argue it in front of a judge.
Answered on 2/06/09, 1:30 pm