Free Palm Beach County program helps homeowners protect family homes and avoid costly probate

It's a conversation many families avoid because it's uncomfortable, but legal experts say putting off estate planning could leave loved ones facing expensive legal challenges and even put generations of family property at risk.WATCH BELOW: 'They can't sell it. They can't leverage the equity in it,' Tequisha Myles tells WPTV's Vannia Joseph Free program helps Palm Beach County homeowners avoid probateThe Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County is encouraging homeowners to take advantage of a free estate planning and probate assistance program designed to help families protect one of their biggest investments their home.According to Tequisha Myles with the Legal Aid Society, many families continue paying the mortgage, property taxes and maintaining a home after a loved one dies, but never complete the legal process to transfer ownership."When a homeowner dies without a will, or probate is never completed, the property remains legally in the name of the deceased," Myles said. "People are