The dispute
Undivided assets — by nature or by the heirs' choice — cannot be physically split without destroying their value. The most common case is the inherited home: several co-owners, one living in it, others wanting to cash out and nobody agreeing on the price.
Conflicting valuations feed the deadlock: one appraiser sets a value for tax purposes, another heir commissions a different valuation, and the gap makes it impossible to calculate compensation or decide whether one heir should take the asset and pay the others. Without technical and legal criteria, the argument drags on indefinitely.
Why act in time
A poorly managed undivided asset generates ongoing costs — property tax, community fees, maintenance — and missed opportunities to sell in a favourable market. Co-ownership between heirs with opposing interests also tends to escalate into partition or eviction litigation.
Acting early makes it possible to explore allocation with compensation, an amicable sale or a regulated auction before positions harden. It is also the time to review charges, outstanding mortgages and the tax impact of each alternative.
The firm's strategy
We treat the undivided asset as the core of the matter: its correct valuation determines the distribution, the taxation and the viability of any agreement.
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Technical valuation of the assets
We compare appraisals, the cadastral reference value and the real market. For inherited homes, we analyse condition, charges, occupancy and costs to set a value that can be defended before a notary or in court.
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Map of allocation options
We model scenarios: allocation to one heir with cash compensation, sale to a third party, exchange or physical division where feasible. Each option is assessed for its tax and registration impact.
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Negotiation between co-heirs
We present quantified proposals and clear deadlines. We seek agreement on who keeps the home, how the others are paid or how it is sold and the proceeds shared.
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Judicial partition or forced sale
If there is no agreement, we apply for partition of the co-owned property or sale by public auction, ensuring the procedure respects each heir's rights and liquidates the asset transparently.
