What do you know about Heirs Property?
Our partner Georgia Heirs Property Law Center has a list of Myths and Facts below.
WHO OWNS HEIRS PROPERTY, WHERE IT’S LOCATED AND ITS IMPACT ON GEORGIA’S ECONOMY
MYTH: My family is unique; we own land collectively.
MYTH: I’ve never heard of heirs property so I must not have it.
MYTH: Heirs property is only found in one area of Georgia.
MYTH: Heirs property only has negative consequences for the owners and not for me.
MYTH: People who have heirs property know that they have heirs property.
SELLING HEIRS PROPERTY IN WHOLE OR PART
MYTH: It’s not important to clear title to heirs property because heirs property status protects the property by preventing it from being sold.
MYTH: As an heirs property owner I can sell timber or produce from the heirs property
WHO IS AN HEIR? MYTH: A spouse has to be on the deed to inherit a share of the property. MYTH: Heirs property is a family problem and they are solely responsible for solving it. © 2023 Georgia Heirs Property Law Center
Find out more on the Georgia Heirs Property Law Center Website.
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