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This bill establishes a comprehensive program to address challenges associated with heirs' property, which is residential property inherited without a clear will and owned by multiple heirs as tenants in common. The bill creates two separate grant programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): first, a $30 million annual grant program from 2026 to 2036 for states that adopt the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act, which will help residents cover expenses related to establishing property ownership rights and settling estates; second, a $10 million annual grant program from 2026 to 2030 that provides housing counseling, legal assistance, and financial support for heirs' property owners. The bill also requires HUD-funded nonprofit housing counseling organizations to explain heirs' property risks, available estate planning options, and provide referrals to specialized assistance services. Eligible entities for these grants include states, local governments, tribal governments, housing counseling agencies, legal service clinics, and mission-driven nonprofits, with a focus on supporting low- and moderate-income and minority homeowners. The goal is to help families navigate complex property inheritance issues, prevent property loss, and provide resources for clearing titles and estate planning.

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