The Center works with nonprofit and governmental referral partners to support heirs property owners in Georgia. Clear title helps homes qualify for repair programs and makes timber/farms eligible for management programs. The Center’s services are free, however, due to limited resources, the Center cannot accept every case.

To determine eligibility and apply for assistance, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

If your application moves forward to an Intake Interview, you will be required to submit a completed income worksheet. The Center may also request that you submit documents relevant to your case for review.

The following documents are examples of what the Center may ask you to provide:

Copies of any deeds for the property, including the deed where the family acquired the property and the last recorded deed (if different); An heirs determination packet, filled out to the best of your ability, beginning with the original owner, and showing the names of all living and deceased heirs and their spouses (if presently known), how they are related, and whether any are deceased. All biological and adopted children must be included regardless of whether born within a marriage or not; Death certificate for the original owner and any of his or her deceased heir(s); Obituary for the original owner and any of his or her deceased heir(s); Copies of wills or probate documents for the original owner and any of his or her deceased heirs; Copies of written agreements among family members or with third parties regarding the property; Copies of any legal notices relating to the property, such as tax sale, foreclosure, pending or threatened lawsuits, and code violation notices;

Upon receiving all requested information and documents, the Center will review your matter and determine whether we can accept your case.

Please bear in mind throughout the Intake process that the Center has not yet agreed to represent you and has not established an attorney-client relationship with you. You will only become a client if the Center formally accepts your matter and you sign an engagement agreement.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email address

Phone

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What county is the heirs property in?

Whose name is on the last known deed?

How are you related to the person on the deed?

When did the person on the deed pass away?