Partition Actions in Pasadena
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is located 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Downtown Los Angeles. Pasadena is the ninth-largest city in Los Angeles County. Pasadena was incorporated on June 19, 1886, becoming one of the first cities to be incorporated in what is now Los Angeles County, following the city of Los Angeles (April 4, 1850). It is one of the primary cultural centers of the San Gabriel Valley. Pasadena is known for its history and grandeur. The city is home to the renowned California Institute of Technology (Caltech), the Pasadena Playhouse, the Norton Simon Museum of Art, the Rose Bowl, and the annual Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Game. It is also home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the Pasadena City College, Fuller Theological Seminary, ArtCenter College of Design, the Pasadena Symphony Orchestra, the Pasadena Pops Orchestra, and the Pacific Asia Museum.
According to Zillow, the median home value in Pasadena, California is $817,400. As of 2020, the population of the Pasadena, California area is estimated to be 142,059.
Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Pasadena
Talkov Law’s attorneys serving Los Angeles County are exceptionally experienced in the area of California partition actions. California partition actions provide a legal mechanism for co-owners of real property to divide the property among themselves. The partition statutes allow a co-owner to file a lawsuit in court to have the property divided, either physically or by sale. The court will then order the division of the property in a way that is fair and equitable to all parties. The partition statutes also provide that any proceeds from the sale of the property must be divided among the co-owners in proportion to their respective interests in the property.
Our team of partition attorneys can assist co-owners with frequently asked questions about partitions, such as:
- Can heirs force the sale of property? Heirs can force the sale of real property in California once that property is distributed to them. However, sometimes, the property is still held in a trust where the trustee will sell the property. When there is no trust, the probate court may decide that the probate administrator will sell the property before it is distributed in fractional interests to the heirs.
- What is a partition action and when is it necessary?
- Can a partition action be stopped? Generally, a partition action cannot be stopped, but a defendant may be able to buy time to seek a resolution. Eventually, however, the plaintiff can generally force the sale of the property based on the absolute right to partition.
- Who pays for a partition action? In California, each party typically pays for their own attorney’s fees (known as the “American Rule”). However, California partition law allows for an exception to this rule, stating that “the court shall apportion the costs of partition among the parties in proportion to their interests or make such other apportionment as may be equitable.” California Code of Civil Procedure 874.040. Indeed, the court may award “reasonable attorney’s fees incurred or paid by a party for the common benefit.” California Code of Civil Procedure 874.010(a).
- How does a partition action work in California?
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Drake v. Tucker – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Drake v. Tucker, 43 Cal.App. 53 (1919), the issue of partition was at the center of the dispute. The case involved a dispute between two co-owners of a piece of real estate. The plaintiff, Drake, sought to partition the property, while the defendant, Tucker, argued that the property could not be partitioned because it was a single, indivisible parcel. The court ultimately ruled in favor of Drake, finding that the property could be partitioned, and that Tucker was not entitled to any special rights or privileges with respect to the property. The court also held that the partition should be made in accordance with the laws of the state of California.
Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the City of Pasadena, County of Los Angeles, California
Our Pasadena partition litigation attorneys will work diligently to obtain a favorable outcome on your behalf, whether by negotiation or litigation. Talkov law unlocks access to justice for co-owners by funding your case. For qualified cases, you pay no fees until we successfully partition your property by obtaining a sale on the market or to your co-owner! For a free consultation with California’s first and largest team of partition attorneys at Talkov Law at (626) 777-3300 or contact us online today.
Talkov Law Los Angeles Office
10880 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1101
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (310) 496-3300
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