What is Heirs' Property?

Heirs’ property is a legal term that refers to family land inherited without a will or legal documentation of ownership.

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What is Estate Planning?

Estate planning is the process by which an individual or family arranges the legal transfer of assets in the event of incapacitation or death.

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The Importance of Estate Planning

Estate planning provides many benefits, some to include: preservation of family land and history, preservation of land value, wealth building, land retention for the African-American community, and minimizing legal fees.

 

How to Clear Heirs' Property Issues

A few steps to begin resolving your heirs’ property issues and getting a clear title to the land:

• Go to the circuit clerk’s office to receive the last recorded deed; last official owner

• Start building a family tree and building relationships with your family -- try to come to some agreement; if you’re unable to, you may lose it all

• Gather as many documents related to the land as possible -- deeds, wills, probates, family agreements, legal notices, tax records.You want to do as much as possible prior to contacting a lawyer.

• Review our Heirs' Property Questionnaire

• Join one of our many virtual seminars

• Call our office for assistance!