HANSENORIGINS

Legal & Probate Services

Forensic Genealogical Services & Due Diligence for Probate Court

Documented, defensible heir research for estate attorneys, paralegals, trust officers and real estate quiet-title matters.

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Who we serve

Built for the legal professional

Clear scope, prompt communication, and findings documented to the standard your matter requires. Every conclusion is supported by cited evidence and a written analysis you can rely on.

  • Estate & Probate AttorneysIntestate and testate proceedings
  • ParalegalsRecord retrieval and case support
  • Trust Officers & FiduciariesBeneficiary identification
  • Quiet-Title MattersHeirs to real property

Core services

Heir research you can put before the court

01

Heir & Beneficiary Search

Locating missing or unknown heirs named in wills or entitled to inherit in intestate proceedings.

  • Kinship determination & heirship charts
  • Missing beneficiary location
  • Descendant & collateral line tracing
02

Affidavits of Due Diligence

Sworn affidavits documenting the search conducted, prepared to meet state probate evidentiary standards.

  • Documented search methodology
  • Full source citations
  • Forensic genealogical testimony available
03

Vital Record Retrieval

Obtaining certified birth, marriage and death records across state and regional archives.

  • Certified copies
  • Multi-state & historical requests
  • Organized, indexed delivery

Fee structure

Straightforward engagement terms

Choose the structure that fits your matter. Every engagement begins with a no-cost case review, and you'll receive a written scope before research begins.

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Hourly

$125–$150 /hr

Suited to open-ended heir searches where the scope depends on what the records reveal.

Fixed-Case Retainer

By quote

A fixed fee agreed after case review, for clearly scoped matters such as a single affidavit or record retrieval.

Engagement

How a case moves forward

  1. 1

    Case Inquiry

    Submit a brief summary. Upload a case summary, will or death certificate if available.

  2. 2

    Review & Scope

    We assess the matter and provide a written scope with hourly or fixed-fee terms.

  3. 3

    Research & Updates

    Records and DNA evidence are pursued as needed, with regular status reports to your office.

  4. 4

    Report & Affidavit

    You receive a cited report, heirship chart and sworn affidavit, with testimony available if required.

Case inquiry

Have an heir to locate?

Send the details of your matter and we'll respond with an initial assessment.

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