Community members wondering what happens in the event of a loved one passing away without declaring estate heirs are welcome to attend the Jan. 19 Property Law Talk live tutorial hosted by the South Carolina Bar in collaboration with the Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) at the St. Stephen Branch, from 6-7 p.m.
John B. “Jack” Williams will be on hand at the 113 Ravenell Drive site to discuss heirs property and engage residents in a Q&A session.
“Heirs property is a term used when a property owner has died and no estate or suit to determine heirs has been filed. The property descends to the heirs of the deceased and sometimes the landowner has been dead for many years. The title is therefore in the names of the descendants of the landowner. Their interest is determined by the family history and can vary greatly, depending on the family tree,” says Williams.
In addition, property law can help explain the difference between real property and personal property; differentiate between a variety of deeds; clarify the ins and outs of eminent domain and demystify the concept of adverse possession.
Customers are invited to register for the limited-seating event by visiting berkeleylibrarysc.libcal.com/event/9835160.
