FORWARD: National Heirs' Property Boot Camp 2025
December 4–6, 2025 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Airport

 

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​Day 1 - 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Day 2 - 6:30 am - 8:30 pm | Day 3 - 6:30 am - 4:30 pm 
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The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund (FSC/LAF) has spent nearly six decades assisting heirs' property owners to protect, preserve, and sustainably manage their land through outreach, education, and technical assistance. FSC/LAF's 7th Annual Heirs' Property Boot Camp: FORWARD continues this legacy as a three-day, intensive event for landowners, next-generation heirs, and practitioners to build knowledge, resources, and community.

For any questions or assistance, please reach out to events@federation.coop.

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Type of Event:

In-Person Boot Camp, Organizational / All-State/ Regional

FSC/LAF Focus Area Impacted:

Land Retention / Heirs Property

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Attorneys: We are pleased to share that this program is eligible for CLE credit in following states:  Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas. CLE Credit Certificates will be provided for those who desire to self-apply for CLE credit in other states.   The program is eligible for 12.0 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states, and 14.4 hours of CLE credit for 50-minute states.  Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. The Federation of Southern Cooperatives /Land Assistance Fund is working with the American Bar Association for its accreditation processing.  CLE Credit will not be available for the state of New York.

 

About the Event

The Federation's Heirs' Property Boot Camps are the nation's largest gathering of heirs' property stakeholders. This year features two distinct learning tracks:

• Track One (Landowners & Heirs): 100 landowners and 1 of their next generation (50 seats available for next gen - first-come, first-served). Provides tools and strategies to address heirs' property challenges, strengthen estate planning, and preserve family land for landowners, farmers, ranchers, and their next generation.

• Track Two (Attorneys & Practitioners): 100 attorneys & practitioners, 125 seats available. Focuses on law, policy, and practical solutions. Eligible for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit.​

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What Is Heirs' Property?

The term "Heirs' Property" refers to land that is jointly owned by descendants of a deceased person who can be categorized under one of the following criteria: 1) did not have a valid Will (or other type of estate plan); 2) did not have documented legal ownership of the land; or 3) did have a valid Will (or other type of estate plan) that left, or resulted in leaving, the land to multiple family-member beneficiaries without precisely identifying how the land is to be divided and individually owned. Heirs' property is one of the most unstable forms of property ownership.

 

Benefits for Landowners and Next-Generation Heirs

Each registered member may bring 1 next-generation heir to attend alongside them (50 seats available - first-come come first-served).

Heirs' property landowners will gain direct access to education, resources, and support. Participants will:

• Learn what heirs' property is, how shared ownership works, and what steps they can take to safeguard their family's land.

• Get plain-language explanations of wills, estate planning, and legal tools that help prevent land loss and strengthen ownership rights.

• Understand how to clear title, resolve ownership disputes, and build a secure legal foundation for your property.

• Explore practical ways to generate income through farming, forestry, leasing, or conservation partnerships while preserving your legacy.

• Receive guidance from attorneys, practitioners, and experts. Discover available assistance programs, tax resources, and grant opportunities that support land improvement and sustainable use.

• Gain strategies for organizing family meetings, improving communication, and creating shared agreements for managing the land together.

• Meet other heirs' property owners, nonprofit partners, and professionals who are committed to keeping family land in family hands.

• Leave with an action plan, helpful resources, and the confidence to move forward in protecting your land and your legacy.

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