Keep your family's
land in the family.
Roots in the Community. Branches for the Future.
Free, plain-language help for Houston families navigating inherited property, probate, and clear title — so what your family built stays in your family.
When there's no clear title, generations of work can slip away.
Across Houston, families inherit homes and land without a will or a clear deed. That "heirs' property" can leave dozens of relatives sharing fractured ownership — making it hard to sell, repair, insure, or defend against a forced sale.
The Community Preservation Project helps families understand their options, clear title, and hold on to what is rightfully theirs.
Three ways we help families hold their ground.
Heirs' Property Education
Plain-language workshops and guides on wills, deeds, and the steps to keep inherited property in the family.
Probate & Title Guidance
Understand probate, transfer on death deeds, and what it takes to reach clear, secure ownership.
Workshops & Advocacy
Free community events and policy work to protect generational wealth across Houston neighborhoods.
Start with the basics.
What is heirs' property?
How inherited land becomes shared — and why clear title matters.
iiTransfer on Death Deeds
A simple Texas tool to pass property without probate.
iiiThe probate checklist
What to gather and expect when settling an estate.
ivFinding & documenting heirs
Mapping your family tree to establish rightful ownership.
Join us in the community.
Land is more than property. It's proof a family was here — and a promise they'll remain.The Community Preservation Project
Help a family keep their ground.
Every gift goes directly toward free guides, title research, and community clinics that help Houston families hold on to land that's been theirs for generations.
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Give roots.Secure payment is handled by our donation partner — we never see your card details. The Community Preservation Project is a nonprofit organization; your gift may be tax-deductible.
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Tell us a little about your situation and we'll point you to the right next step — no cost, no obligation.
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