Probate Heir Tracing
Locate Missing Heirs & Verify Beneficiaries
When an estate has missing or unknown beneficiaries, identifying the correct heirs is essential before assets can be distributed.
Our heir tracing services combine genealogical research, public and proprietary records, investigative databases, historical records, and professional research contacts to identify and locate missing heirs and beneficiaries. We conduct research throughout the United States and Canada, with global research capabilities for matters extending beyond North America.
Raven Heir Tracing provides professional probate genealogy and heir tracing services throughout Canada, the United States, and internationally. We work with attorneys, lawyers, solicitors, barristers, executors, trustees, estate administrators, fiduciaries, financial institutions, and government agencies worldwide.
Our services include:
Missing heir searches
Beneficiary identification
Beneficiary verification
Probate genealogy
Family tree reconstruction
Global heir tracing
Kinship research
What You Receive
Depending on the scope of the assignment, clients may receive documented research findings, verified contact information where available, supporting source records, evidence of family relationships, and detailed family tree reporting. Our reports are tailored to the specific requirements of each case and provide a clear record of the research conducted and findings obtained.
Recommended
Within the first three hours of research, we generally expect to determine the likelihood of a successful outcome. If we identify concerns about the feasibility of the search, we will notify the client before proceeding with additional research. Most cases require approximately 5–15 hours of research, depending on the complexity and scope of the search.
Completion times vary depending on case complexity, jurisdiction, record availability, and third-party response times. Complex or multi-jurisdictional matters may take several months to complete.
For smaller estates valued at under $5,000 USD, we offer a reduced flat rate of $175.00 USD which includes up to two hours of research. Applicable taxes, if any, are additional.
Within the first three hours of research, we generally expect to determine the likelihood of a successful outcome. If we identify concerns about the feasibility of the search, we will notify the client before proceeding with additional research. Most cases require approximately 5–15 hours of research, depending on the complexity and scope of the search.
Completion times vary depending on case complexity, jurisdiction, record availability, and third-party response times. Complex or multi-jurisdictional matters may take several months to complete.
For smaller estates valued at under $5,000 USD, we offer a reduced flat rate of $175.00 USD which includes up to two hours of research. Applicable taxes, if any, are additional.
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