Untangling the Roots: Addressing Heirs’ Property and Housing Preservation

Heirs’ property issues present persistent and complex challenges for families and neighborhoods. These legal issues can limit generational wealth-building, stall redevelopment efforts, complicate land use, and contribute to property vacancy.

In this session, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of heirs’ property land passed down without a will or formal probate and tangled titles, where ownership is unclear or disputed. Legal experts and community-based practitioners will explore the social, legal, and economic implications of these issues and share actionable strategies for resolving them. The session will also highlight policy interventions, legal tools, and community outreach models that are making a difference across regions.

Whether you are working in housing, economic development, or planning, this session will provide the tools to support equitable property ownership and community resilience.