Wills & Heirs’ Property Prevention Program
Our Wills and Heirs’ Property Prevention Program is multifaceted, serving all those who qualify across the Lowcountry with one overarching goal – making sure those who need a Will drafted, and qualify for our services, can put this important document in place for both them and their family members.
Understanding Heirs’ Property
Watch this video to learn more about the history heirs’ property, the issues it creates and how to get the help you need to protect your land for future generations.
Wills are important because they give you the power to protect your wishes by clearly outlining what you want to happen with your property after you die as well as protecting any minor children you have.
Heirs’ property is land that has been passed down through generations from family member to family member, often without it being properly deeded and no Will in place resulting in it having anywhere from several heirs to hundreds of heirs.
A Will allows a property owner to clearly designate who inherits the property, preventing complications and disputes among heirs. Without a Will, the property becomes “heirs’ property,” with ownership distributed according to state intestacy laws, potentially leading to fragmented ownership and disagreements over the property’s future use.
Our partnerships in this program include working closely with…
We encourage you to talk to our partners and find out how they can help you when it comes to everything from the creation of a Will to assisting you with avoiding and navigating heirs’ property issues.
The Lowcountry Gullah Foundation
80 Lady’s Island Drive – Lowcountry Outreach Building
Beaufort, South Carolina
(843) 715-3506
Centers for Heirs’ Property
8570 Rivers Avenue – Suite 107
Charleston, SC
(843) 745-7055
The Heritage Library
2 Corpus Christi Place – Suite 100
Hilton Head, SC
(843) 686-6560
Beaufort County Veterans Affairs
100 Clearwater Way
Beaufort, SC
(843) 255-6880