Podcast
On the Heir
Hosted by Alabama Cooperative Extension System · EN
On the Heir is where family legacy meets real-life solutions. Brought to you by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, this podcast unpacks the complex world of heirs property. Host Jamie Mardis and other special guests break down legal terms and offer practical guidance for those navigating land that has been passed down through generations. Whether you have heirs property or are just learning about it, On the Heir gives you the tools needed to protect what matters most.
Episodes are also available on Apple Music and Spotify.
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Season 2 Episode 8—Protecting Against Fraud and Misuse
Feb 500:13:24Tap to summarizeNot everyone who approaches your family about land has good intentions. On this episode of On the Heir, host Jamie Mardis wraps up Season 2 by shining a light on....
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Season 2 Episode 7—Access Problems: Land You Can’t Reach
Jan 3000:08:28Tap to summarizeOwning land that you can’t reach is frustrating and, unfortunately, this is a common issue with heirs property. On this episode, host Jamie Mardis explains what it means to have....
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Season 2 Episode 6—Big Help for Big Projects: Government and Nonprofit Support
Jan 900:15:59Tap to summarizeFrom adding a pond to undertaking conservation efforts, some land improvements are bigger than a single family can manage on their own. On this episode of On the Heir, host....
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Season 2 Episode 5—Selling Without Consensus: Rights, Risks, and Remedies
Dec 1800:08:47Tap to summarizeIs it really possible for one heir to sell their share without the others agreeing? The short answer is yes—and this episode of On the Heir explains how that works.....
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Season 2 Episode 4—Can We Do This? Structures, Utilities, and Improvements
Dec 600:10:10Tap to summarizeWhat if you want to build a home, add electricity, or put in a well on heirs property? On this episode, host Jamie Mardis outlines what is legally possible and....
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Season 2 Episode 3—When the Family Doesn’t Agree
Nov 2000:09:22Tap to summarizeIt is hard enough to manage land when everyone gets along—but when disagreements arise, things can grind to a halt. This episode explores the challenge of making collective decisions about....
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Season 2 Episode 2—Natural Disasters and Heirs Property with Adam Rabinowitz
Nov 1200:15:01Tap to summarizeNatural disasters don’t pause to ask if you have clear title. Fires, floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes can damage property and throw families into difficult recovery situations. On this episode of....
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Season 2 Episode 1—Whose Land Is It? Untangling Joint and Mixed Ownership
Nov 1200:11:53Tap to summarizeWelcome to season two of “On the Heir!” When property is passed down without a will, ownership can become tangled in complicated ways. On this episode, host Jamie Mardis talks....
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Season 1 Episode 6 — Mapping the Future of Heirs Property: Part 2
Jul 1700:13:18Tap to summarizeOn the season one finale of On the Heir, the mapping conversation continues with deeper insight into data-driven strategies for securing family land. Host Jamie Mardis and Ryan Thomson, an....
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Season 1 Episode 5 — Mapping the Future of Heirs Property: Part 1
Jul 300:20:18Tap to summarizeOn the Heir, where geography meets legacy. On this episode, Ryan Thomson, an Auburn University assistant professor of rural sociology, joins host Jamie Mardis to share how maps, research, and....
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