Can Multiple Siblings Force the Sale of an Inherited House? | NC

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Q: Can multiple siblings file a partition action to sell a deceased parent's house? A: Yes. Under North Carolina law, siblings who currently co-own an inherited house may file one partition proceeding together. Even one co-owner may file without the consent of the others. Every co-owner must be named and properly served, including any sibling who refuses to sell. However, filing a partition…