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How Much Does an Heir Search Cost?

By: HeirSearch Locating an estate’s heirs is essential for the lawful distribution of an intestate person’s assets. However, the inherent disparity in search type, scope, and magnitude begs a frequently asked question in the heir search industry: “How much does an heir search cost?” The answer is not so simple since no two searches are […]

How Estate Attorneys Fulfil Their Duties

By: HeirSearch. In addition to accounting for all of the Willmaker’s assets, inventory, tangible, and intangible asse...

How Does Intestate Succession Work?

By: HeirSearch. What happens when someone dies without a will? In an ideal scenario, one would take time to get their...

Role of Estate Planning Attorneys

By: HeirSearch. Estate planning attorneys, also referred to as estate law attorneys or probate attorneys play a cruci...

Estate Planning Checklist: What To Do After Drafting a Will

By: HeirSearch. Drafting a Will is just one of many vital steps that comprise estate planning. Estate planners or exe...

Power of Attorney and Living Wills

By: HeirSearch. Two primary documents that help ensure an individual’s access to their desired healthcare outcome are...

How Forensic Genealogy Differs From Regular Genealogy

By: HeirSearch. Genealogy is the study of one’s ancestors, a process that allows individuals to trace their “family t...