Partition Actions in Millbrae
Millbrae is a city located in San Mateo County, California, just south of San Francisco. Millbrae is known for its beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay and its close proximity to San Francisco International Airport. The city is home to a variety of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and hotels. Millbrae is also home to several parks, including Millbrae Community Park, Millbrae Lions Park, and Millbrae Sports Complex. The city is served by the Millbrae School District, which includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Millbrae is a great place to live, work, and play.
According to Zillow, the median home value in Millbrae, California is $1,541,400 as of 2021. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Millbrae, California was 22,945.
Experienced Real Estate Partition Action Attorneys Serving Millbrae
Talkov Law’s attorneys serving San Mateo 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:
- How to force the sale of jointly owned property? A partition action is the only statutory method to ensure the end of the co-ownership dispute.
- What types of properties can be subject to a partition action in California? All co-owned real or personal property can be partitioned under California law. Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 872.020.
- What is a partition action and when is it necessary?
- 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.
- What are my partition rights for inherited property? Co-owners of inherited property generally have the absolute right to force the sale of the property through a partition action.
Speak to Our Millbrae Partition Attorneys Today
Call our San Mateo County Partition Attorneys today to end your co-ownership dispute. You don’t pay until the house is sold!
Call us at (650) 999-3300 or contact us below to schedule a free, 15-minute consultation
Williams v. Wells Fargo Bank & Union Trust Co. – Partition Action Case Study
In the legal case of Williams v. Wells Fargo Bank & Union Trust Co., 17 Cal.2d 104 (1941), the issue was whether a partition of real property could be made without the consent of all the owners. The plaintiff, Williams, owned a one-third interest in a parcel of real property with two other owners. Williams sought to partition the property, but the other two owners refused to consent. The trial court granted the partition, and the defendants appealed. The California Supreme Court held that a partition of real property could not be made without the consent of all the owners, and reversed the trial court’s decision. The court reasoned that a partition of real property is a fundamental alteration of the property, and thus requires the consent of all the owners.
Contact our Team of Experienced Partition Lawyers Serving the City of Millbrae in the County of San Mateo, 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 (650) 999-3300 or contact us online for a free consultation about your co-ownership issues.
Our partition attorneys in Millbrae also serve Burlingame, San Bruno, South San Francisco, and San Mateo.