The Heirship Project
United Way of Northeast Louisiana (UWNELA), in partnership with the Northeast Louisiana Bar Foundation, is proud to continue The Heirship Project, an ongoing initiative addressing the challenges of heir property and succession issues that impact families across Northeast Louisiana.
The 2025-26 Heirship Project will feature free community workshops and attorney Lunch & Learn sessions, providing both practical resources and legal expertise. Events will be held at UWNELA’s Monroe office (1201 Hudson Lane, Monroe) with a virtual option available for community participants.
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
- Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Attorneys: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Community: 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. (in person & virtual)
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Community: 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. (in person & virtual)
- Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Attorneys: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Community: 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. (in person & virtual)
Wesley Eby Johnson of E & P Consulting, LLC will return as the lead presenter, sharing expert insights into wills, deeds, and succession planning for small estates and heir property situations.
“The blighted and abandoned properties we see in our communities are often tax-distressed,” said Johnson. “Since 2013, our team has worked with political subdivisions across Louisiana to assist in the sale of adjudicated properties, now serving more than 20% of parishes statewide. Time and again, we’ve seen heir property end up in tax sale situations simply because families didn’t fully understand the process.
This presentation is designed to help families recognize those issues early, avoid problems with inherited property, and, in doing so, honor the parents and grandparents who sacrificed to become property owners. All are welcome to attend—whether your family is already facing an heir property challenge or you simply want to learn how to prevent one.
Attorneys who participate in the free CLE are not obligated to provide pro bono services but will gain valuable information about how they can better assist clients, family, or friends in these situations.”
“United Way of Northeast Louisiana is proud to continue leading this vital initiative,” said Michelle Saucer, Senior Director of Community Impact at UWNELA. “Through The Heirship Project, we’re equipping families with the tools to secure property rights and connecting attorneys to meaningful pro bono opportunities that strengthen our community.”
Since its launch in 2021, The Heirship Project has helped 226 local families better understand the succession process, avoid future disputes, and maintain ownership of property passed down through generations.
Registration & Information:
To register for The Heirship Project, visit unitedwaynela.org/heirship or dial 211 (available 24/7).
Date and Time
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Location
United Way of Northeast Louisiana | 1201 Hudson Lane OR Zoom
Fees/Admission
FREE
