Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

My sister and myself have inherited our mothers estate. We need to sell her residence and 3 investment properties in Florida, my sister is stalling out listing these properties for sale. Is there any legal way of forcing her? we share everything 50/50


Asked on 2/12/10, 9:33 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jonathan Chester The Law Office of Jonathan S. Chester, Esq., LLC

To answer your question, I will need to review a copy of your mother's Will. If you and your sister recieved the estate in equal shares, and all debts of the estate are paid, then essentially you are now co-owners of the real estate. If you can't agree on a sale, then your option is to file a "partition action" in court to get the court to force the sale [or have your sister buy you out at market value].

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Answered on 2/17/10, 9:38 am
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Yes, there is, if you and she share everything 50/50.

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Answered on 2/17/10, 10:02 am


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