Habitat for Humanity of Omaha to Host Free Generational Wealth Events

OMAHA, Neb.— In 2024, Habitat for Humanity of Omaha’s Transfer on Death Deed events secured more than $40 million in wealth for future generations, empowering homeowners like Tara Evans to pass on their properties without the need for probate.

Evans, a Bellevue resident, owned her home for more than 20 years when she learned she could guarantee the future of that property and pass on generational wealth to her family through a free event with Habitat for Humanity of Omaha.

“I thought it would be beneficial,” said Evans, who partnered with Habitat Omaha to purchase her home in 2002. “I’m 60. I’m not going to be here forever.”

Habitat Omaha will collaborate with local attorneys and Creighton University Law School students to host two Transfer on Death Deed clinics. The free events will be:

• Noon to 6 p.m., Friday, March 28
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 29

​Both events will be held at Habitat Omaha’s downtown office, 1229 Millwork Ave., Suite 301, Registration is required. Walk-ins will be accepted based on availability. Registration closes on March 27. You can find more information and a registration link at habitatomaha.org. Future events will be listed on the website.

Editor’s note: Habitat Omaha CEO Amanda Brewer and homeowner Tara Evans are available for interviews to speak on the benefits of the Transfer on Death Deeds work.

A Transfer on Death Deed is a way for homeowners to ensure their house gets passed to a beneficiary of their choice after their death without a need for probate. The volunteer attorneys and students will work with participants to prepare their Transfer on Death Deeds and have them signed at the clinic. A valid form of identification is required at the clinic to complete the documents.

Evans, who attended a clinic in 2023, plans to leave her home to one of her children. She encourages other homeowners to take advantage of the free clinics.

“It cuts out the worry,” she said. “That’s a blessing.”

About Habitat for Humanity of Omaha 
Founded in 1984, Habitat for Humanity of Omaha builds and renovates homes, repairs existing houses and takes down blighted structures in a five-county area, including Burt, Cass, Douglas,

Sarpy and Washington counties. Habitat also works with individuals and families to acquire the access, skills and financial education to become successful homeowners and, along with Habitat affiliates across the state advocate for better laws and systems. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitatomaha.org.