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Partition Actions in Sierra Madre

Sierra Madre is a small city located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in Los Angeles County, California. It is known for its quaint downtown area, which is lined with small shops and restaurants. The city is also home to the historic Sierra Madre Villa Hotel, which was built in 1887. The city is known for its beautiful mountain views, hiking trails, and outdoor activities. It is also home to the annual Wistaria Festival, which celebrates the world’s largest blooming wisteria vine. Sierra Madre is a great place to live, work, and play.

According to Zillow, the median home value in Sierra Madre, Los Angeles County, California is $1,072,400 as of 2021. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Sierra Madre, California was 10,917.

Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Sierra Madre

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 a partition action be filed for both real property and personal property in California? Yes, all co-owned real and personal property can be partitioned under California law. Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 872.020.
  • How do I file a partition action? Partition actions must be filed in the county where some or all of the co-owned real property is located by way of a partition complaint. While filing the complaint is relatively easy, reaching the end of the partition as quickly and efficiently as possible requires the skill of an experienced partition attorney.
  • Will there be a trial in a California partition action? Trials are extremely rare in partition actions because the interlocutory judgment procedure allows for a partition referee to be appointed by meeting just a few elements that rarely involve live testimony from witnesses. Even if a trial occurred, it would almost certainly relate only to the ownership interests or the distribution of proceeds, though most cases are decided on motion heard by the court based on the papers submitted by the parties.
  • What happens to any debts or liens on the property during a partition action? Secured debts are paid from the sale of the property. Secured lenders named in a partition action are generally dismissed with an agreement to pay the mortgage at the time of the sale.
  • 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.

Speak to Our Sierra Madre Partition Attorneys Today

Call our Los Angeles County Partition Attorneys today to end your co-ownership dispute. You don’t pay until the house is sold!

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    Akmakjian v. Haider – Partition Action Case Study

    In the legal case of Akmakjian v. Haider, 2008 WL 484335, E041762 (25-Feb-2008) , the main issue was whether a partition of real property was proper. The plaintiff, Akmakjian, owned a parcel of real property with the defendant, Haider. Akmakjian sought to partition the property, while Haider opposed the partition. The court found that the partition was proper, as the parties had agreed to it in a written contract. The court also found that the partition was in the best interests of both parties, as it would allow them to each own a portion of the property. The court also found that the partition was equitable, as it would allow both parties to receive a fair share of the property.

    Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the City of Sierra Madre in the County of Los Angeles, California.

    Our partition litigation attorneys will work diligently to obtain a favorable outcome on your behalf, whether by negotiation or litigation. Call the experienced real estate partition attorneys at Talkov Law at (626) 777-3300 or contact us online for a free consultation about your co-ownership issues.

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