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.
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Season 2 Episode 8—Protecting Against Fraud and Misuse
Not 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....
30 Jan 2026
Season 2 Episode 7—Access Problems: Land You Can’t Reach
Owning 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....
9 Jan 2026
Season 2 Episode 6—Big Help for Big Projects: Government and Nonprofit Support
From 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....
18 Dec 2025
Season 2 Episode 5—Selling Without Consensus: Rights, Risks, and Remedies
Is 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.....
6 Dec 2025
Season 2 Episode 4—Can We Do This? Structures, Utilities, and Improvements
What 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....
20 Nov 2025
Season 2 Episode 3—When the Family Doesn’t Agree
It 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....
12 Nov 2025
Season 2 Episode 2—Natural Disasters and Heirs Property with Adam Rabinowitz
Natural 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....
12 Nov 2025
Season 2 Episode 1—Whose Land Is It? Untangling Joint and Mixed Ownership
Welcome 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....
17 Jul 2025
Season 1 Episode 6 — Mapping the Future of Heirs Property: Part 2
On 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....
3 Jul 2025
Season 1 Episode 5 — Mapping the Future of Heirs Property: Part 1
On 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....
13 Jun 2025
Season 1 Episode 4 — Environmental Conservation
We are back with another episode of On the Heir. Over the next ten minutes, your host Jamie Mardis explores how conservation practices and sustainable land use can benefit heirs....
29 May 2025
Season 1 Episode 3 — Understanding the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act: Part 2
In this episode, the conversation about the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act continues. Host Jamie Mardis and Katie Keown, an agricultural lawyer and visiting professor at Auburn University, talks....
15 May 2025
Season 1 Episode 2 — Understanding the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act: Part 1
On the second episode of On the Heir, host Jamie Mardis sits down with legal pro Katie Keown, an agricultural lawyer and visiting professor at Auburn University. Keown breaks down....
1 May 2025
Season 1 Episode 1 — Let’s Talk About Land & Legacy
Welcome to On the Heir! On this first episode, your host Jamie Mardis introduces the world of heirs property—what it is, why it matters, and how this podcast is here....
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