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Probate & Heir Search

Probate and heir research requires a careful blend of accuracy, sensitivity, and legally compliant documentation. Christine delivers thorough, court-ready genealogical findings that help attorneys, probate professionals, trustees, and families resolve estate matters confidently and efficiently.

What Our Probate Heir Search Services Include

Our heir research services are comprehensive and cover all the bases where probate research is concerned. Here’s a brief breakdown of what you can expect:

  • Identifying unknown or missing heirs to trusts, estates, or guardianships for probate or other legal matters
  • Locating and acquiring relevant documentation that proves the heirship, including vital record searches
  • DNA kinship verification
  • Development of pedigree charts and family trees (including reconstruction or validation where required)
  • Traditional and family history searches with and without a will
  • Foreign research
  • Interim reports with the exact status of the search

Benefits of Working with Us for Your Probate Research

Our toolkit includes traditional and forensic genealogy techniques to complete missing heir searches for our clients, including DNA integration.
We have years of experience in traditional, genetic and investigative genealogy and have expertise in a wide range of ethnic and geographic research areas.
We can rebuild a family tree to find the correct line of succession in even the most difficult branches of the family tree.
We make sure to keep you in the loop throughout the entire research process!
Affordable hourly fees to help you make the most of our services.

A Proven Process for Finding Missing Heirs and Beneficiaries

Christine follows a structured, professional process that ensures reliable results:

Step 1
Case Intake & Requirements Review
Understanding the estate, legal needs, known relatives, and missing information.
Step 1
Step 2
Multi-Source Record Research
Accessing vital records, census files, obituaries, court archives, immigration data, newspaper collections, military files, and local historical sources.
Step 2
Step 3
Family Reconstruction & Lineage Mapping
Rebuilding accurate generational links to identify rightful heirs.
Step 3
Step 4
Contact & Verification (When Applicable)
Locating heirs, confirming identities, and validating relationships.
Step 4
Step 5
Court-Ready Documentation
Delivering reports with full citations, sourced evidence, and clear conclusions suitable for probate and legal review.
Step 5
Step 6
Ongoing Support
Christine remains available for follow-up questions, clarifications, or expert statements when needed.
Step 6

Legal-Grade Expertise for Probate & Heir Research

Christine brings deep experience in cases where accuracy and confidentiality are essential. Her skill set includes:

  • Understanding of probate court standards
  • Expertise in genealogical proof and documentation
  • Ability to handle complex, fragmented, or missing records
  • Experience with disputed heirship and multi-branch families
  • Adherence to ethical and privacy standards

Every case is treated with discretion and handled to the highest professional standards required for legal matters.

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Services Included in Probate & Heir Research

Christine provides a complete range of probate-focused research services:

Missing Heir Search, Locate individuals entitled to inherit or be notified.
Estate Beneficiary Tracing, Identify, document, and verify beneficiaries.
Court-Testified Reports, Formal documentation suitable for legal proceedings.
Family Lineage Reconstruction, Determine rightful heirs when no clear records exist.
Next-of-Kin Identification, Assist executors and attorneys in finding legal next of kin.
Dispute Resolution Support, Provide unbiased research for contested estates.

Stories That Prove What’s Possible

Every family and legal case is unique. Here’s how Davis DNA has made a difference.

Why Choose Christine for Probate & Heir Search?

  • Secure, confidential research for sensitive legal matters
  • Clear, court-ready documentation
  • High accuracy in lineage reconstruction
  • Rapid turnaround for urgent estate cases
  • Extensive experience with probate professionals
  • Ability to find heirs domestically and internationally
  • Thorough sourcing and verification to avoid legal disputes
  • Professional communication with attorneys and administrators

Need Help Finding Missing Heirs or Confirming Beneficiaries?

Get reliable, legally sound genealogical research from an expert who understands probate timelines and court requirements.

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Expertise and Resources

Our inheritance heir search professionals rely on a vast array of sources, including genealogists and researchers nationwide, international genealogists, and access to the Salt Lake City Family History Library, as well as numerous other genealogical databases and resources..

We harness cutting-edge databases and archives, ensuring

the most thorough and accurate results during heir search for unclaimed assets. Our services are founded on non-percentage-based, flat-rate, or hourly fees aligned with your search’s scope. To ensure the highest quality, we carry a million dollars of professional liability insurance.

Have Questions? We’re Here to Help

Get quick answers to common questions about genealogy, DNA research, and our process.

Any available documents, such as names, dates, notices, or partial family information, will help. Christine will guide you through the rest.

Yes. All findings are documented with full citations and prepared in a format suitable for attorneys and courts.

Timeline varies by case complexity, but estimated timeframes are provided during consultation.

Yes. Research can include domestic and international records when required.

Absolutely. All case information is handled discreetly and securely.

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