Experienced Partition Attorneys Serving El Dorado County
Talkov Law’s attorneys serving El Dorado County are exceptionally experienced in the area of California partition actions. California partition actions allows for the division of real property among co-owners. This statute provides a legal mechanism for co-owners to divide their real property into separate interests. The partition statutes allow for the court to order a partition of the property, either by physically dividing the property or by selling the property and dividing the proceeds among the co-owners. The partition statutes also provide for the court to award damages to any co-owner who has been wrongfully excluded from the property. The partition statutes also allows for the court to award attorney’s fees and costs to the prevailing party.
Our team of partition attorneys can assist co-owners with frequently asked questions about partitions, such as:
- Can you lose interest in a jointly owned home by moving out? Generally, co-owners maintain their ownership interests regardless of whether they live at the property. However, in rare cases, leaving the property for many years without paying taxes or other expenses may allow the co-owners in possession to argue that they have adversely possessed the property. Generally, these co-ownership disputes do not get easier with time, so it is important to act promptly.
- Can a Trust File a Partition? Yes, a trust can file a partition action as the co-owner of real property in California.
- How long will it take to get the property partitioned and sold? Most commonly, 3 to 6 months is all that it takes for the defendant to agree to a sale or buyout the plaintiff’s interest in the property for a fair value. Some cases may take 6 to 12 months.
- What type of relief can be granted by the court in a partition action? A partition action generally involves the sale or division of the property, along with an accounting of offsets.
- What to expect in a California partition action? Partition actions necessarily resolve the conflict between co-owners through an expedited statutory process. A capable partition attorney will assist in expediting the process and producing the most favorable outcome.
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Partition Actions in El Dorado County
Partitions are quite common in El Dorado County. According to Zillow, the median home value in El Dorado County, California is $521,400 as of 2021. As of July 1, 2020, the population of El Dorado County, California was estimated to be 191,817.
El Dorado County is a county located in the Sierra Nevada region of California. It is bordered by Placer County to the north, Amador County to the east, Calaveras County to the southeast, and Sacramento County to the south. The county seat is Placerville. El Dorado County is home to the beautiful Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America, as well as the historic gold rush towns of Placerville and Coloma. The county is known for its outdoor recreation opportunities, including skiing, hiking, camping, fishing, and boating. It is also home to several wineries and vineyards, and is a popular destination for wine tasting. El Dorado County is a great place to live, work, and play.
Citizens’ Sav. Bank of San Diego v. Bennett – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Citizens’ Sav. Bank of San Diego v. Bennett, 182 Cal. 748 (1920), the issue of partition was at the center of the dispute. The case involved a dispute between two parties over the ownership of a parcel of land. The plaintiff, Citizens’ Savings Bank of San Diego, claimed that it was the rightful owner of the land, while the defendant, Bennett, argued that he was the rightful owner. The court had to decide whether the land should be partitioned between the two parties or if one party should be awarded the entire parcel. The court ultimately decided that the land should be partitioned, with each party receiving an equal share. The court also determined that the partition should be done in a manner that would not cause any unnecessary hardship to either party.
Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the El Dorado County County in the County of El Dorado, 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 (530) 999-5588 or contact us online for a free consultation about your co-ownership issues.
Our partition attorneys in El Dorado County also serve the nearby areas of Amador County, Placer County, Sacramento County, Alpine County, Calaveras County, Nevada County, San Joaquin County, Yolo County including El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, Placerville, Diamond Springs, Shingle Springs, Pollock Pines, South Lake Tahoe (partially in El Dorado County)
