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Securing Connections One Property At A Time By:
By: Crystal Duckett, Communication and Media Specialist
wealth,” Rendleman explains. “Our goal is to reach and support Ohio fam- ilies, empowering them to secure their assets and improve their communities” All CED educators have undergone com- prehensive training and are now ready to start working directly with Ohio families. A primary strategy involves educating residents on completing “transfer on death affidavits,” legal documents that allow property transfer without the need for probate. The CED team plans to collaborate with local organizations to make these legal tools and resources available to residents at accessible locations, including food pantries, churches, and community events.
Central State University Extension’s Com- munity and Economic Development (CED) program is set to launch a significant initia- tive across Ohio to address the intricate issue of heirs’ property. Heirs’ property is defined as real estate passed down through genera- tions without probate, resulting in multiple ownership and complex title issues. This often leads to property deterioration and obstructs pathways to generational wealth; a barrier particularly pronounced in low-income com- munities. An estimated 9,000 heirs’ properties exist in Ohio. The CED program, led by State- wide Program Leader Mark Rendleman, is designed to alleviate the legal and financial challenges surrounding heirs’ property, ulti- mately clarifying ownership and promoting generational wealth. “This program aims to address the legal and financial challenges of heirs’ property, facilitating clear ownership and unlocking the potential for generational
“This program aims to address the legal and
financial challenges of heirs’ property, facilitating clear ownership and unlocking the potential for generational wealth.”
-Mark Rendleman
For further information, contact CED Statewide Program Leader Mark Rendleman at mrendleman@centralstate.edu.
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