Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation is a specialized legal services organization dedicated to resolving and preventing heirs’ property issues, helping families protect land ownership and preserve generational legacies. With over 20 years of experience, the organization stands out for its focused mission to prevent land loss, resolve title disputes, and empower landowners through education and direct support.
The organization takes a holistic approach, combining legal assistance with sustainable land management and community outreach to transform property into lasting, income-generating assets. It primarily serves families and individuals facing complex heirs’ property challenges, particularly within African American and historically underserved communities, across South Carolina and East Texas. Their work includes free and low-cost services, educational workshops, and partnerships aimed at building generational wealth and community resilience.
Services Offered
- Legal education and direct legal services
- Heirs’ property resolution and title clearing
- Estate planning and probate assistance
- Free Wills Clinics
- Heirs’ Property Seminars and Land Use Workshops
- Sustainable forestry programs and land management
- Forestry education and conservation practices guidance
- Timber harvesting support
- Community outreach and engagement
- Presentations and information sessions
- Woodlands Community Champions program
- Policy advocacy and implementation partnerships
The Center serves families across South Carolina and East Texas, with initiatives like the East Texas Heirs’ Property Initiative addressing regional challenges. Services are provided in English, and the organization emphasizes accessibility through free clinics, workshops, and community-based events designed to educate and empower landowners.
