CIC’s CLEAR Heirs’ Property Program
Protect What You’ve Built.
Plan for What Comes Next.
CLEAR is the first coordinated heirs’ property initiative that helps families in Pima County and Southern Arizona navigate family property and estate planning issues so they can protect their homes, prevent estate planning issues, resolve ownership challenges, and preserve generational wealth. Whether families are facing property issues today or planning for the future, CLEAR connects them with information, resources, and support to help protect their property across generations.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal advice or replace advice from a qualified attorney regarding your individual circumstances.
What is heirs’ property?
Heirs’ property can occur when someone dies owning property without a clear estate plan or without transferring ownership through the appropriate legal process. Over time, multiple family members may inherit an interest in the property, making ownership unclear or complicated.
This can make it difficult to:
- Pass property on to the next generation
- Keep a family home
- Sell or transfer property
- Make repairs or improvements
- Obtain financing
- Access certain assistance programs
Potential Heirs’ Property Indicators
An heirs’ property issue may be present when:
A family member has passed away and a home or property was inherited—or may have been inherited.
Property was never formally transferred following a family member’s death.
Multiple family members may hold an ownership interest in the same property.
Legal ownership or the names listed on the deed are unclear.
Family members have questions or disagreements about ownership or management of the property.
Responsibility for property taxes, maintenance, or other expenses is unclear.
A family property is vacant or falling into disrepair following an owner’s death.
Protecting Property.
Preserving Generational Wealth.
National research highlights the scale of the challenge and the importance of protecting family property for future generations
Heirs' Property is on Arizona's Radar
Arizona adopted the Uniform Partition of Heirs' Property Act (UPHPA) in 2024
The CLEAR Approach
A Community-Based Framework for Property and Estate Planning
When family property is passed from one generation to the next, ownership and estate issues can become complicated. Families may face unclear titles, probate, disagreements among family members, financial challenges, or simply uncertainty about what to do next.
Through collaboration with trusted community partners, CLEAR, with CIC acting as the hub, connects families with legal support, resources, and community partners to help them address property and estate planning concerns and prepare for the future.
The CLEAR Process
EDUCATE
Understand heirs’ property, estate planning, deeds, probate, and property ownership
Connect
Get connected with legal, financial, housing, and other resources.
Plan
Take steps to protect your property and make plans for the future.
RESOLVE
Explore options for resolving complicated ownership and title issues.
Our Initial Partners and Supporters
Who CLEAR is for
CLEAR is focused on serving families in Pima County and Southern Arizona who may be dealing with complicated family property ownership or who want to prevent future property issues through estate planning.
CLEAR may be able to help if you...
- Inherited or may have inherited a family home
- Live in a home that belonged to a deceased family member
- Are unsure whose names are legally on the property
- Share ownership with other family members
- Need help understanding what steps to take
- Want to create an estate plan to protect your family's property
How it works
1
Connect with us
tell us a little about your situation using our intake form
2
TALK WITH OUR TEAM
we will help you better understand your property or estate planning needs
3
EXPLORE OPTIONS
CLEAR will help connect you with information, resources, and appropriate support
4
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
work toward a clearer path for your family and your property
CLEAR Resources
Protect Your Title
Visit ProtectYourTitle.org and ENROLL in Fraud Notify.
Questions? Reach out to Tucson Association of Realtors
LISC Heirs’ Property Initiative
Preserving generational wealth and preventing displacement.
Fannie Mae - The Housing Assistance Council
A Methodological Approach to Estimate Residential Heirs’ Property in the United States
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you are dealing with a complicated family property issue now or want to make a plan for the future, CLEAR can help you understand your next steps.
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