Helping Guardians with End-of-Life Decisions

Financial Literacy Month with TFAF 2026

The consequences of financial illiteracy are legitimate considerations that we, as heir searchers and forensic genealogists, encounter daily. We see them in the estates that our clients contact us to support; estates where assets are held up in probate, beneficiaries can't be located, and families are left to navigate legal complexity at the worst possible time.

What are Trust Modification Options in 2026

Trusts are often revisited as family, tax, and asset circumstances change, and services like HeirSearch can help locate missing or unknown heirs when modifying or terminating a trust.

Plenary Guardianship Alternatives

Plenary (or “full”) guardianship hands one person sweeping authority over another adult’s decisions. It can be necessary in rare cases, but unfortunately, this structure occasionally leaves the beneficiary open to financial abuse.

Consanguinity in American Trust and Estate Law 2026

Consanguinity remains a cornerstone of estate law, requiring professionals to navigate evolving family structures and state laws to determine rightful heirs.

2025 in Review: Clarity in an Era of Change

As 2025 ends, estate and trust professionals navigate evolving regulations while ensuring clear documentation of family relationships, intent, and ownership.

How to Advise Professional Athletes on Estate Planning Matters

Advising professional athletes requires strategies that protect privacy, preserve wealth, and safeguard heirs amid complex careers and high public exposure.

“The Smallest Memory”

Even the smallest memory can unlock the path to locating heirs—HeirSearch finds missing heirs a Better Way™.

Estate and Gift Planning Month 2025

October is here, and for us at HeirSearch, we’re honored to, once again, join The Financial Awareness Foundation in advocating for a cause that matters deeply to legal and trust professionals: Estate & Gift Planning Awareness Month. Our enduring commitment to partnering with The Financial Awareness Foundation is about building the financial literacy that underpins […]

Estate Planning and Transfer-on-Death Deeds

Transfer on Death deeds can help families pass homes efficiently, but estate professionals must understand their limitations to guide clients effectively.

Digital Assets and Estate Planning in 2025

Digital assets have become a key part of modern wealth, requiring estate and trust professionals to navigate evolving regulations and ensure secure, informed transfer planning.

The Critical Role Of Heir Search Firms In The Probate Process

Heir search firms help probate professionals fulfill their fiduciary duties by accurately locating heirs, mitigating risks, and ensuring equitable estate distribution.

How the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Impacts Estate Planning in 2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 introduces major estate planning changes, offering estate and trust professionals an opportunity to adjust strategies for high-net-worth clients.