Fargo, ND asked in Real Estate Law for Minnesota

Q: How do you split up a cabin after death

My family owns a cabin in Baudete Mn. 4 siblings, my dad 1/4, My uncle 1/4, 1 aunt 1/4 and other aunt 1/4 owner of the cabin, now they all have died. So my aunt gave me her 1/4, My other aunt gave her 1/4 to my uncle, my dad has his 1/4…now my dad and uncle have just died, so we are in a middle of a probate, I want to know how this will go…I want to buy it from my other family members. My Uncle has 4 kids, so his 1/2 would go to them, I own 1 of my aunts 1/4 and half of my dads 1/4 and my sister owns dads other half of his 1/4.. On the Deed it’s listed as my Uncle, my dad and myself owners….we are having it appraised, but Does anyone have first chance on purchasing it? Thank

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Robert Kane
Robert Kane
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  • Eagan, MN
  • Licensed in Minnesota

A: The are different ways to address this situation, but more information is required. Forgive me, but an analysis of ownership rights based on your specific presentation would time consuming and not something apt for a free online Q and A. I suggest you begin by researching "partition."

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