United Way Heirship Project

United Way of Northeast Louisiana kicks off its second year of The Heirship
Project, a project aimed at educating and assisting residents who need help obtaining a clear property title.

Heir property comes about when necessary legal work isn’t done after a property owner dies. Heirs who have a verbal agreement to live on the property, but no legal title could face many obstacles, including selling the property, making repairs on the property, or qualifying for government aid to fix damages to the home. “Last year, 100% of our participants indicated the workshop was helpful and that they learned something new about protecting their property,” said Michelle Saucer, Director of Community Initiatives at United Way NELA.

“We’re excited to expand the reach of this project in 2022 and make it as accessible as possible to our community members.” The Heirship Project will consist of seven events with both in-person and virtual options. All events are free and open to the public.