What is the Heirship Project?
The Heirship Project is a project aimed at educating residents who need help obtaining a clear property title or legal documents for final wishes (will) or transferring ownership of property to another person (deed).
What is Heir Property?
Heir Property comes about when necessary legal work isnt done after a property owner dies. Heirs who have a verbal agreement to live on the property, but no legal title could face many obstacles, including selling the property, making repairs on the property, or qualitfying for government aid to fix damages to the home.
What is a will? What is a deed?
Wills and deeds are both legal documents, but serve different purposes:
- Will: A legal document that outlines how a person's assets and estate should be distributed after their death
- Deed: A legal document used to transfer ownership of real estate or property from one person (or entity) to another
How do I sign up?
Individuals seeking help to obtain a clear property title—or those wanting to learn more about heir property—can benefit from The Heirship Project. We offer workshops for both community members and attorneys. Dates and times for each workshop are listed below, and you can register for the session that best fits your role using the links provided.
November 13, 2025
- United Way of Northeast Louisiana Monroe Office (1201 Hudson Lane) or Zoom
- 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
January 15, 2026
- United Way of Northeast Louisiana Monroe Office (1201 Hudson Lane) or Zoom
- 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
April 16, 2026
- United Way of Northeast Louisiana Monroe Office (1201 Hudson Lane) or Zoom
- 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
November 13, 2025
- United Way of Northeast Louisiana Monroe Office | 1201 Hudson Lane
- 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
April 16, 2026
- United Way of Northeast Louisiana Monroe Office | 1201 Hudson Lane
- 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
For additional assistance, contact 211:
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Dial 211 from any landline or mobile phone (available 24/7)
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Text your ZIP code to 898-211 (available Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm)
Our Partners:
- Northeast Louisiana Bar Foundation
- Wesley Eby Johnson with E & P Consulting, LLC