CALHOUN COUNTY, AL – The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will offer two free workshops on heirs’ property and estate planning Thursday, November 5, 2026, in Anniston and Jacksonville. The workshops are designed to help residents understand property ownership issues, estate planning options, and legal considerations involving family-owned land.
The workshops are presented through the Virginia Caples Lifelong Learning Institute and will provide information and resources for individuals and families who own property without a clear title or have questions about preparing a will.
Heirs’ property generally refers to land or real estate passed down through generations without formal estate planning or a clear transfer of ownership. These situations can create challenges when family members attempt to sell, improve, finance, or otherwise manage inherited property.
The workshops will address common issues involving heirs’ property, explain potential steps toward resolving ownership concerns, and provide opportunities for attendees to ask questions of legal professionals.
Organizers emphasize that the information applies to properties of any size, including land in rural and urban areas. Attendees will also have access to free attorney consultations, educational resources, and refreshments.
Two workshop sessions are scheduled:
Anniston Workshop
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Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Location: Thankful Community Center
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Address: 3162 West 14th Street, Anniston, AL 36201
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Information: https://www.aces.edu/go/7022
Jacksonville Workshop
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Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
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Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Location: Calhoun County Farmers Federation ALFA Building
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Address: 1535 Pelham Road South, Jacksonville, AL 36265
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Information: https://www.aces.edu/go/7023
Both workshops are open to adults of all ages. Family members are encouraged to attend together, particularly when multiple relatives have an interest in inherited property.
The events are intended to help participants better understand their legal options and identify resources that may assist with property ownership and estate planning decisions.
For additional information, residents may contact Dr. Danielle Rudolph at dr0007@aces.edu or (334) 201-2847. The Calhoun County Extension Office can also be reached at (256) 237-1621.
The workshops are supported by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, a partnership between Alabama A&M University and Auburn University, with support from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s 1890 Capacity Building Grant Program.
