We begin with a confidential consultation with the estate attorney, administrator, or executor. We review all relevant documents, including the decedent’s will, family records, and any information about the last known whereabouts of the missing heir. This helps us define the scope of the search.

Our investigators build a detailed family tree, using genealogical records, birth and death certificates, and marriage licenses. We then leverage proprietary databases, not available to the public, to search for the missing individual or identify previously unknown heirs.

Once a potential heir is identified, we work to confirm their identity and locate their current address. This can involve cross-referencing public records, conducting discreet inquiries, and using other investigative techniques to establish contact. We take great care to verify the relationship to the decedent.

We compile all of our findings into a comprehensive report. This due diligence report details the steps taken during the search, the evidence uncovered, and the final verified location of the heir. This document serves as legal proof that a thorough search was conducted, satisfying court requirements.