Q: If there are three beneficiaries that inherited a farm to split equally, can it be sold with out all three agreeing?
My father passed away in 2020 living myself and my two sisters as beneficiaries. During the probate process all his assets were divided out between us and the real estate was stated that we all three own it. Last week my sister's put the real estate up for sale without my knowledge. I do not want to sell what are my options if I have any.
A: They cannot sell without your signature. However, if you refuse to cooperate, they can bring a partition action against you to force a sale, and that will be very expensive, and the court fees and costs will come off the top or might even possibly be charged to you.
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A: You can buy the other two heirs out and own them property solely in your name. If not, it will have to be sold and proceeds divided.
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