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Expert guides on heir search, forensic genealogy, unclaimed property recovery, and estate settlement — from the Lauth Return Assets Division.
August 11, 2026
--- Every year, American businesses and financial institutions transfer billions of dollars in dormant assets to state governments — often without realizing the full scope of what's happening. This…
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--- When an estate enters probate and no clear heir can be found — or when multiple claimants step forward — documentary records alone may not be enough. DNA testing for heir verification in probate…
Read article →July 25, 2026
When an estate enters probate and missing heirs must be located, one of the first practical decisions falls to the attorney or personal representative: how should the heir search firm be paid? Two…
Read article →July 18, 2026
Every year, thousands of estates enter probate without a valid will. When that happens, a body of law called intestate succession takes over—dictating exactly who inherits the deceased's property.…
Read article →July 10, 2026
--- When an estate enters probate, one of the least understood expenses is the cost of locating missing heirs. Estate attorneys, probate courts, and families encounter wildly different price quotes…
Read article →July 7, 2026
Learn how to hire an heir search firm: 8 essential questions on fees, credentials, and methods to vet a forensic genealogy partner for probate.
Read article →July 7, 2026
If you are an executor, an estate attorney, or a family member trying to settle an estate, one of the first practical questions you will ask is simple: how much does an heir search cost? The honest…
Read article →July 7, 2026
When an estate cannot be settled because an heir is missing, unknown, or unverified, the professional most often called in is a forensic genealogist. Unlike a hobbyist tracing a family tree for…
Read article →July 7, 2026
Billions of dollars in forgotten assets sit unclaimed across the United States, held by state governments, financial institutions, and companies waiting for the rightful owners to come forward.…
Read article →June 9, 2026
When a rightful beneficiary listed in a will—or expected under state intestacy law—simply cannot be located, probate can stall for months or even years. This situation is far more common than most…
Read article →June 5, 2026
When an estate involves missing or unknown heirs, even routine probate cases can stall for months. Probate attorneys face pressure from courts, creditors, and impatient beneficiaries — all while…
Read article →June 3, 2026
When an estate enters probate, executors and attorneys often discover a problem no one anticipated: a beneficiary who can’t be found. Missing heirs can be estranged relatives, children from a…
Read article →April 20, 2026
Billions of dollars in unclaimed money are sitting in state treasuries right now — and some of it might belong to you or your family. Whether it’s an old bank account you forgot about, a life…
Read article →March 17, 2026
When someone dies and a rightful heir cannot be located, the probate process does not simply move forward without them. Instead, the estate enters a holding pattern that can last months or even…
Read article →March 17, 2026
When someone passes away, finding all rightful heirs is one of the most critical — and sometimes most challenging — responsibilities in estate administration. Whether you’re an executor,…
Read article →March 17, 2026
Forensic genealogy is the application of genealogical research methods combined with investigative techniques, DNA analysis, and public records examination to identify and locate individuals, most…
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