As wealth inequality remains stark, fueled in part by racial differences in homeownership rates, attention is increasingly turning to a lesser-known area of property ownership - heirs' property. Heirs ...

The Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act was supposed to be a strong dose of medicine for the ills of heirs’ property — jointly owned land with multiple heirs not documented in wills or deedbooks, ...

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Homeownership is the single greatest contributor to household wealth for American families. From 2010 to 2020, the value of owner-occupied housing in 917 metropolitan or micropolitan metro areas ...

On June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order No. 3 proclaiming freedom for all enslaved people in the state and effectively wiping out the ...

For people inheriting properties from their family members, the transfer of a home or a piece of land represents an opportunity to provide housing stability and preserve generational wealth. But not ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — In South Carolina there is a rich history of land being passed down from generation to generation. Grandparents or great-grandparents divided their acreage and handed down portions to ...

Along South Carolina’s coast, the problem of heirs properties — properties owned by multiple descendants, often dozens, without a clear title — is challenging enough. Those who live or work on these ...

Imagine owning a piece of land that’s been in your family for generations, but no one really knows who is in charge or how to get a clear understanding of who owns the land or who is allowed to use it ...

As the years pass, many older Americans begin to consider how to best transfer property to the next generation. The process can be complex, but with the right information and resources, you can ensure ...