Author: Irma Johnson
Major Program: Staff Development
Heir’s property is property that has passed to family members by inheritance without a will or an estate planning strategy. A clouded title exists because the land remains deeded to the estate of the original deceased owner. As tenants in common, each heir has equal rights to use and occupy the land. Without a clear title, heirs can have legal and financial issues managing the property. They may have issues selling the property, using it as collateral for financing and be at greater risk o