Successions Clinic Helps More Than 100 Families, Unlocks $3M in Recovery Funds Since August 2016 Flood
August marks the one-year anniversary of the 2016 devastating floods in the
According to Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS), which partnered with the
A recurring challenge that communities face in the wake of natural disasters is that many homeowners--particularly low income homeowners--do not possess clear title to their homes. Although they may own the homes from a legal standpoint, public records do not list them as owners, as oftentimes homes are passed down through generations without a formal succession/probate proceeding ever being opened.
"By working with individuals and families to help gain titles to their homes, our students are not only learning effective legal skills, but also upon graduation, they can continue this important work," said
Since its inception last fall, "Flood Proof" has participated in 84 outreach events reaching 4,900 survivors. The project provides free legal services to eligible homeowners living in
Support for the project is provided by the
Disaster impacted families needing free legal help to prove ownership of their homes can call 1-844-244-7871, download the "Flood Proof" app for Android and Apple phones, or visit floodproofla.org to contact a representative and see a schedule of outreach events.
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