700.3913 Partition for purpose of distribution. Sec. 3913. If 2 or more heirs or devisees are entitled to distribution of an undivided interest in estate property, the personal representative or 1 or more of the heirs or devisees may petition the court to make partition before the formal or informal closing of the estate. After notice to the interested heirs or devisees, the court shall partition the property in the same manner as provided by law for a civil action of partition. The court may direct the personal representative to sell property that cannot be partitioned without prejudice to the owners and that cannot conveniently be allotted to 1 party. History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 Popular Name: EPIC
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