Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Pro Bono in Addressing Racial Wealth Disparities Through Heirs’ Property
July 23, 2024
By Riley Kelly, PBI Intern Many families in the United States face heirs’ property issues, where land is passed down without a formal will, leading to unclear ownership and legal challenges. Heirs’ property challenges disproportionately affect communities of color, especially Black families in the South, limiting their ability to build wealth through homeownership. Pro bono attorneys can play an essential role working with legal services organizations to help these families navigate legal complexities, secure their property rights, and contribute to closing the racial wealth gap by preserving generational assets. What is heirs’ property? Heirs’ property refers to land that has