FORENSIC GENEALOGY · GLOBAL HEIR SEARCH

Incomplete family trees create fiduciary exposure. We verify the full picture.

Forensic genealogical research and court-ready documentation for trust and estate professionals managing cross-border estates.

Forensic genealogical research and court-ready documentation for trust and estate professionals managing cross-border estates.

RECOGNISED BY LEADING PROFESSIONAL BODIES

RECOGNISED BY LEADING

PROFESSIONAL BODIES

SCOPE. DEPTH. PRECISION.

Verified results across jurisdictions

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Years

Proven Experience

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Years

Proven Experience

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Years

Proven Experience

88+

Jurisdictions Researched

88+

Jurisdictions Researched

88+

Jurisdictions Researched

9,985+

Heirs Verified

9,985+

Heirs Verified

9,985+

Heirs Verified

CASE STUDIES

Cross-border estates, incomplete records, verified resolutions

  • Intestate estate in New York: heirs located in Ireland, Canada, and Brazil

    OUTCOME

    Estate proceeded after we verified all living next of kin and produced court-ready documentation.

    Case Study 1

  • Florida estate with a missing sibling: located after 40 years of no contact

    OUTCOME

    Beneficiary identified and estate distributed correctly.

    Case Study 2

  • Bank trust department: complex estate with partial records

    OUTCOME

    Reconstructed family tree and verified each heir’s legal entitlement.

    Case Study 3

HOW IT WORKS

From inquiry to court-ready report in four structured steps

1

Assessment

We review the estate circumstances, identify jurisdictional complexity, and assess the scope of research required. You receive a preliminary assessment with no obligation.

1

Assessment

We review the estate circumstances, identify jurisdictional complexity, and assess the scope of research required. You receive a preliminary assessment with no obligation.

2

Strategy

We develop a research strategy tailored to the jurisdictions, record systems, and family structure involved. You approve the approach and timeline before work begins.

2

Strategy

We develop a research strategy tailored to the jurisdictions, record systems, and family structure involved. You approve the approach and timeline before work begins.

3

Research

Our researchers conduct forensic genealogical investigation across the relevant jurisdictions, with regular progress updates. You are informed at every stage.

3

Research

Our researchers conduct forensic genealogical investigation across the relevant jurisdictions, with regular progress updates. You are informed at every stage.

4

Report

You receive a structured report, verified family tree, and supporting documentary evidence, prepared to withstand court scrutiny and beneficiary challenge.

4

Report

You receive a structured report, verified family tree, and supporting documentary evidence, prepared to withstand court scrutiny and beneficiary challenge.

FROM OUR CLIENTS

What our clients at say about working with us

  • "Erin International kept me informed throughout the process, from court hearings to required documents. I’m truly grateful to Padraig Grennan and his team for their professional handling of a very sensitive situation."

    – Seán Leonard, Beneficiary

  • "I engaged Erin International to locate missing heirs for a Nevada estate. Within two weeks, they found them in Scotland. I was impressed by their professionalism and highly recommend their service."

    – Brian McNish, T&E Attorney

  • “I was surprised to be contacted by Erin International about a possible inheritance. They were professional, explained the process clearly, and kept me informed throughout. I appreciated their help in sorting everything out.”

    – Michael Kennedy, Beneficiary

  • "Erin International delivers exceptional service, combining professionalism, accuracy, and compassion. Their team goes above and beyond on complex cases, making them invaluable for probate and administration matters."

    – Nicholas Orbon, Esq., T&E Attorney

COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions attorneys ask before engaging us

We typically handle heir research in-house. Why would we engage an external firm?

What does "court-ready documentation" mean in practice?

How long does a typical investigation take?

What does this cost?

How do you handle sensitive or contested estate matters?

What jurisdictions do you cover?

MANAGING A COMPLEX ESTATE?

If your estate involves international heirs, unverified family branches, or incomplete records

Structured verification may reduce avoidable exposure

MANAGING A COMPLEX ESTATE?

If your estate involves international heirs, unverified family branches, or incomplete records

Structured verification may reduce avoidable exposure