When land is under co-ownership of two or more people who cannot agree on what to do with the land, any owner can file a Petition to Partition in the appropriate court.
The court has the power to divide the land if that is feasible such as when there are multiple tracts or a single large tract. If dividing the land is not feasible then the court can order a sale and the net proceeds are divided according to each owner's interest after the costs and expenses associated with the Partition have been deducted. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in real estate law.
If the power to sell real estate was granted in the will then the executor has the power to sell it. However, if ALL the beneficiaries agree that the property should be retained they should insist the property not be sold. Remember that the beneficiaries own the real estate. If the executor proceeds to try to sell the property the beneficiaries should petition the court to review the matter ASAP.
If two of the beneficiaries want to keep the property then they should try to work out an agreement with the remaining beneficiaries to buy out their shares for a fair price. However, the executor may have the power to sell the real estate. The testator often gives that power right in the will. In that case, the executor may sell the property without any license from the court. If the power to sell was not granted in the will the executor must apply for a license to sell the real estate. The two beneficiaries may object to the sale. However, they should be prepared to offer an alternative since five of the beneficiaries do want to sell. Unless they offer to buy out the other beneficiaries the court is likely to issue the license to sell.
The executor of an estate always has the ability to sell property if allowed by the will. As long as the court agrees, the desires of the beneficiaries is secondary.
As long as the court agrees, yes they can. The beneficiaries cannot prevent the estate from being settled.
Sure, but the other person doesn't have to keep it and can sell their share either to the executor or to a third party.
The beneficiaries don't get to make the determination. As long as the court is satisfied, the executor can do so.
the matter can be referred to a court for advice and directions.
no way not in a million year's.
I think you should care about the 3rd sibling and try to talk him/her into it with the reasons that are good. And maybe the 3rd feels attached to the house.
The executor has the ability to sell the property. It is subject to court approval. They can also transfer the property to the beneficiaries. In which case they can then sell it.
No, as long as the debts are resolved without having to sell it, it can be transferred to the beneficiaries.
It becomes a part of their estate. It will be valued and the executor will have to either sell it to pay debts or transfer title to the beneficiaries. In most cases it will have to be sold to pay any debts that exist.