Secure What’s Rightfully Yours

In many families, it’s common for parents to leave their property—whether it’s a home or a vacation spot—to all their children, creating multiple joint owners. When one of the owners wants to sell or step away from their share, a property partition process begins in North Carolina. There are two primary types:

Partition in Kind: The property is physically split, with each Joint Owner receiving their own portion. This approach works best when there are multiple properties, like vacation homes or business locations.

Partition by Sale: The property is sold, and the proceeds are divided among the joint owners. The distribution is based on each owner’s financial contribution to the property, not a simple equal split. This is the most common solution for single-property situations.

Find the Right Solution for Your Property

If you’re a joint owner looking to divide or sell property, we’re here to guide you through the process smoothly and fairly. At Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil, PLLC, we help you take control of your share. Reach out today so we can get you the outcome that works best for you.

Property Partitions Frequently Asked Questions