What if one heir wants to sell and others can't buy out? | NC

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Q: What happens if one heir wants to sell inherited property and the other heirs cannot afford to buy that share? A: Usually, that heir does not have to stay a co-owner forever. If the heirs cannot agree on a buyout, the heir who wants out can ask the court for a partition case. The court will first look at whether the property can be divided fairly among the owners. If it can, the court may…