Partition for Purposes of Distribution

Partition for Purposes of Distribution. Unless custom or the provisions of this law require otherwise, when two or more heirs or devisees are entitled to distribution of undivided interests in any real or personal property of the estate, the personal representative or one or more of the heirs or devisees may petition the court prior to the closing of the estate, to make partition. After notice to the interested heirs or devisees, the court may partition the property in the same manner as provided by law for partitions. The court may direct the personal representative to sell any property which cannot be partitioned without prejudice to the owners and which cannot conveniently be allotted to any one party. Source: PL 3-106, ch. 8, § 3.