A rare legal vehicle this office is acquainted with is a petition to partition. This happened 49 times one year in Norfolk County. It is a rare action in equity, designed to liquidate property to satisfy the demands of a joint owner wanting to cash in their interest.
Once, when involved, the action was short-stopped through an agreement, avoiding the costs, time, appointment of a public administrator, etc.
This option exists if you have 2 or more owners, who hold as tenants in common; meaning they have an undivided interest in a certain percentage of the property.
Just a little something to post to show we deal with even the most arcane and intricate of probate and equity matters. Experience helps.
