How do I start a partition action for inherited property? | NC

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Q: How do I start a partition action when siblings inherit a house and land without a will? A: In North Carolina, you usually start by filing a partition special proceeding with the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the property is located. The person filing must claim an ownership interest, usually as a tenant in common, based on the inheritance. If a parent died without a will,…