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If you are identified as an heir, through intestacy or a will, you may choose to accept or disclaim the inheritance you are entitled to (up to four months after the date of death). The timeframe needed to reach completion in the settlement of an estate depends on multiple factors as each estate is a … Lire plus

Being contacted by our company may be surprising and disconcerting. We understand that this is indeed quite an unusual and unfamiliar process for many of you. This is why we remain at your disposal at all times should you have any concerns or questions regarding our legitimacy. In the meantime, you may already find us … Lire plus

In accordance with the European Data Protection Regulation (GDRP) and our own privacy policy, we are bound by secrecy rules and we consequently never disclose the personal details of other heirs and family members. Nevertheless, we understand that it may often be thrilling for many of you to discover that you have family members in … Lire plus

The fees of the probate researcher are calculated depending on the total net share received by the heir and the degree of kinship shared between the heir and the deceased.

Our contract entirely covers you against any financial risk related to the existence of an estate liability. It is not in our interest to deal with insolvent estates in the first place, in consequence, we look into the solvency of each estate beforehand.   However, in the unfortunate event that a debt only comes to … Lire plus

In order to prove your identity and your subsequent right to inherit, it is essential for us to obtain legal documents such as a copy of your passport, driver’s licence and birth certificate. These documents make it possible to legally establish your identity and lineage and are required by the notaire, a public officer, in … Lire plus

We undertake to assert your rights for an estate in France that you are not aware of but are entitled to. To secure your rights and represent you through the entire process, we offer you a fee agreement. We believe our fees are fair and accurate to the level of work required, and we get … Lire plus

We trace missing heirs and beneficiaries worldwide. These complex searches often take considerable time and efforts on our part in spite of the outcome and the amount of the inheritance. This is why we have to secure the payment of our services, no matter what. Our remuneration only becomes certain once you sign a disclosure … Lire plus

The transmission of the inheritance in France is carried out according to a specific order of the heirs set by Law. The people entitled to inheritance aren’t necessarily those people you may think of. Do you really know all the descendants of all the brothers and sisters of each of your 4 grandparents?

Under French law, the notaire is in charge of the estate settlement. The notaire is appointed by the Minister of Justice and entrusted by the State with mission of public service. The notaire may turn to our company, European leader in probate research, in order to identify and locate the heirs of a deceased. Once … Lire plus