Preserving Legacies & Empowering Communities
The Heirs' Property Clearinghouse is designed to empower, support, and assist the historically underserved and minority populations, most notably that of the African American community, by developing a more proactive approach to supporting individuals and families with solving heirs' property issues and estate planning.
How to Clear Heirs' Property Issues
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Go to the circuit clerk’s office to receive the last recorded deed; last official owner
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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
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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.
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Review our Heirs' Property Questionnaire
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Join one of our many virtual seminars
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Call our office for assistance!
Complete our estate planning form
Secure your family's future today. Complete the form and take the first step towards peace of mind.
Heirs' Property FAQs
What is Heirs’ Property?
Heirs’ Property is family-owned land that is jointly owned by descendants of a deceased person whose estate did not clear probate. The descendants or heirs, have the right to use the property, but they do not have a clear or marketable title to the property since the estate issue remain unresolved.
Why does Heir’s Proterty matter?
Clear title of ownership is often a standard requirement for participation in federal programs, which promote wealth building and provide substantial resources for participants.
Why does KKAC assist with Heirs’ Property issues?
While assisting landowners in maximizing their property as an asset, KKAC realized that over 90% of program participants had heirs’ property issues.
Why do so many landownders have Heirs' Property issues?
Many families have passed land to subsequent generations by unofficial means instead of utilizing proper estate planning.
What is estate planning?
Many families have passed land to subsequent issue.
Does KKAC of the preparation of wills and other legal documents?
Yes, KKAC has one part-time attorney and on full-time staff attorney that provides community education and estate planning services.
Where does the KKAC Heirs’ Property Clearinghouse operate?
Work is currently ongoing in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, with pilot projects in North Carolina and Florida. In the near future, KKAC will expand its Heirs’ Property work to Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama.
Does KKAC work with partners to address Heirs’ Property Issues?
KKAC partners with other nonprofits, pro bono law firms, and religious organization to provide assistance, training, and education on Heirs’ Property across the nation.
How do I sign up to attend a presentation on Heir’s Property?
Request below we’ll put you down!
How much does it cost to participate in the Heirs’ Property Clearinghouse?
Each case is handled on a ‘case-to-case’ basis, but generally are free of charge.
How can I find out if I qualify to receive Heirs’ Property Clearinghouse services?
Give our office a call and speak with someone from the HPC.
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