What Is the Difference Between a Partition Action and a Petition to Sell Estate Property? | NC

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Q: What is the difference between a partition action and a petition to sell estate property? A: A partition action is usually a dispute between co-owners who cannot agree what to do with shared real estate, so one owner asks the court to divide it or order a sale. A petition to sell estate property is different — it is part of probate and is usually filed by the executor or administrator when…