Rightfully Home
Empowering families to protect their land, preserve their legacy, and build generational wealth.
Save. Protect. Grow.
The Center for Heirs’ Property® provides free legal support and financial education to help you save, protect, and grow the value of your family’s most precious asset — the roof over your head and the land under your feet. We are committed to preventing the loss of heirs’ property rights while preserving your family legacy. Rooted in South Carolina, we envision a nation in which everyone can enjoy the legacy of home.
To turn that vision into action, we offer legal education, direct legal services, and sustainable forestry programs that help landowners:
- Prevent the loss of heirs’ property
- Resolve heirs' property issues
- Unlock the economic potential of their land
Preserve The Land. Protect The Legacy.
Whether you’re seeking support, exploring a partnership, or simply want to learn more – our team is here to help. Together we can preserve legacies, protect land and create lasting impact for generations to come.
Protecting Land, Empowering Families, Building Wealth
Working in close relationships with landowners, we provide legal support and financial education to protect their land and transform it into a sustainable, income-generating asset for generations to come.
Expanded Impact
East Texas Heirs’ Property Initiative
We launched the East Texas Heirs’ Property Initiative to address heirs’ property challenges specifically in this area.
Implementation Partners
Collaborating with local partners, we’re guiding families toward sustainable land ownership solutions.
Stories of Strength, Legacy & Transformation
Every family we serve has a story of resilience, hope, and the power of reclaiming their legacy. From securing clear land titles to creating sustainable sources of income, these success stories showcase the life-changing impact of protecting family land.
Meet the landowners who are turning their heritage into a lasting future.
There is always something that we hold dear to our hearts, and we want to make sure that they are cherished.
William & Gerald
Johns Island, South Carolina
Johnnie Mae’s legacy is one of love, determination, and unity. Faced with challenges over her family’s cherished land, she turned to the Center’s Sustainable Forestry Program for guidance.
Johnnie Mae
Beaufort, South Carolina
In the Lowcountry, heirs’ property is more commonly owned by African American families, however, this form of landownership occurs whenever the law is not well understood, when proper legal steps are not taken to prevent it, and when people can’t afford an attorney to help them.
Tina
Charleston, South Carolina
Ercelle C. was born on the King Plantation off Folly Road in 1914. She picked cotton as a child and thanked the good Lord the day the boll weevil put an end to it.
Ercelle
Charleston, South Carolina
When members of the Center staff visited the Manigault family home to talk about the forestry program, Louis Sr. stayed out of sight, in the back of the house, and periodically called out – “Don’t sign anything!”
Manigault Family
Berkeley County
Van was at his wits’ end. His monthly income had changed, and money was owed on the mortgage. His father had bought the 42 acres he was living on in the 1940s, and now he was staring into the face of foreclosure.
Van
Richard was born and raised on his grandfather’s land at the corner of 6-Mile and Rifle Range Road in Mt. Pleasant. “It was all dirt roads back then,” he said. “My uncle used to come through with vegetables in a horse-drawn wagon.”
Richard
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
Stay Informed. Stay Empowered.
Discover the latest news, updates, and insights from the Center for Heirs’ Property® and discover the families safeguarding their land.
Lowcountry Honorees Among 2026 OneSouthCarolina Award Winners
Center for Heirs’ Property Unveils New Brand Identity and Celebrates Expansion into East Texas in Honor of 20-Year Milestone
The Post and Courier
Post & Courier
Events to Connect, Learn & Grow
Join us to learn, connect with heirs’ property experts, and help protect family land for future generations.
Support Our Work
By supporting and partnering with the Center for Heirs’ Property®, you help to secure the future of a family, strengthen the roots of communities, and nourish a better quality of life for us all.
Give today and be part of the movement to safeguard family land for generations to come.
We're Here for You
Heirs’ property is a deeply rooted issue, and it takes real solutions to fix it.
That’s why we work hand-in-hand with families – offering trusted guidance and legal support to help protect your land and the legacy it holds.
If your land has a story, we’re here to help you protect it, and build a stronger future for the next generation..
We’re ready to work with you!
