Heir property is land that has been passed down through generations without a clear legal title or will. This form of ownership can create challenges for landowners—especially when managing, improving, or transferring property.
The Arkansas Heir Property Act helps balance the rights of family members who want to retain inherited land with those who may want to sell, providing a legal framework for resolving ownership issues.
Understanding Heirs Property Course
The Understanding Heirs Property course is available by request and provides education for individuals, families, and community leaders on:
- What heirs property is
- How to prevent title issues
- Options for resolving existing problems
Legal advice is not provided unless an attorney is present during the course. To request a course, contact Evette Browning at (501) 219-6385.
Resources
- Heir Property Act Brochure
- Heir Property Act Tutorial for Arkansas
- UAPB: Keeping it in the Family (KIITF) Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Program
- UAPB: Keeping it in the Family Landowner Profile Form
- UAPB: Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Program Brochure
- UAPB: Heirs’ Property Program
- UAPB: Unlocking Heirs Property Brochure