Another legal real-estate query: Forced sheriff's sale of jointly owned property

Where is the land located?

Sell their undivided interest at a significant enough discount to make it attractive to a cash buyer. Typically can't get financing on undivided interest, unless the borrower can put up a similar property that is owned outright for collateral.

Don't know about the laws in whatever state this property is in, but you may also be able to file for partition if it is raw land and can be divided equitably. Be prepared to shoulder some legal fees and appraisal/surveying/fencing costs. This might actually yield you more money in the long run, as a smaller parcel might end up bringing more $/acre (if estate is larger than typical house lot size). You also may be able to subdivide it further, check your local regs.

You can file a demand for partition. Get a lawyer. It’s a fairly simple procedure. If they cannot partition the property physically (i.e. split the lot equitably), they can order a sheriff’s sale.