re: If you inherited 20% of a piece of land, and you want to sell.. but....

If in Louisiana, Partition by Licitation. Usually 99% of the time the other side lawyers up and it settles. The mere threat and/or filing suit gets their attention. There are some families so damn stubborn they think they can control it or own it. All I can say is they better get out their checkbook. Depending on the area of state, expect $2,00-10,000 in atty fees, court costs, Sheriff's fees, etc. so keep it all in mind going into it. My experience is the damn survey (if y'all eventually settle) will cost more than that. Go see a lawyer who does real estate or succession work and they can probably take care of you.