On the Heir

By Alabama Cooperative Extension System

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 an... more

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How many episodes does On the Heir have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

On the Heir episodes:

February 05, 2026 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....
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14min
January 30, 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....
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9min
January 09, 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....
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16min
December 18, 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.....
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9min
December 06, 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....
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11min
November 20, 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....
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10min
November 12, 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....
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16min
November 12, 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....
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12min
July 17, 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....
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14min
July 03, 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....
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21min

FAQs about On the Heir:

How many episodes does On the Heir have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.