Heirs' Property Training

Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network (DBAN)

DBAN helps farmers, ranchers and foresters who are facing financial distress by providing one-on-one support that is tailored for their unique challenges. Through our network of trained direct service providers, we offer personalized assistance to producers and connect producers with valuable resources to build their financial strength and long-term resilience. Learn more

Annette Hiatt and Mary Henderson are senior staff attorneys with the Land Loss Prevention Project in North Carolina, where they provide direct legal services to farmers and landowners. In this training, they will discuss what heir property (or heirs’ property) is, its historical context, how it affects farmers and other landowners, and how to assist folks who are dealing with it.