A genealogy report the judge won't send back.
Court-ready heirship reports that courts, title companies, banks and trustees accept. We identify every heir, document every source and sign the affidavit. Flat fee from $595, most domestic reports in 5 to 10 business days.
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Why attorneys and executors choose HeirPros
With HeirPros
- A report the judge accepts the first timeEvery heir identified, every source cited, signed affidavit of diligent search. See a sample.
- A flat fee you know up frontFrom $595. Never a percentage of the estate.
- A clear timeline5 to 10 business days for a straightforward domestic report.
- A documented audit trailEvery record searched is logged, so your diligence holds up if an heir surfaces later.
- Direct line to your genealogistTalk to the person working your file, start to finish.
- AccountableFounded 2015. 98% of completed searches met their objectives. Researchers available for expert testimony.
Free, no obligation. Your case details are never shared.
Other options
- Reports the court may send backFamily trees and database printouts without cited records.
- Success rates with no method behind them
- Unclear pricing, or a cut of the estateQuote-only fees, or 20% to 50% of each heir's share.
- Open-ended timelines"Weeks or a few months", sometimes over a year.
- No paper trail if an heir surfaces later
- Hard to reach the person doing the work
- Hours lost doing it in-house
Already hit one of these? Talk to a genealogist about your deadline.
Court-Ordered Heir Search
The court needs to know who the heirs are. We find them. We document every connection.
A missing brother. An unknown half-sibling. Family members nobody has heard from in decades. When the court requires a complete list of heirs, assumptions aren't enough.
HeirPros identifies the heirs, documents the family relationships, and provides a sourced genealogy report with supporting affidavits. Everything you need to move the probate process forward.
A court-ready genealogy report, filed once
A report that comes back from the judge costs you another hearing and another month. A family tree from a website is not proof. Ours is built to answer the court's questions before they are asked.
- Every heir, every link, every source. Copies of every record, translated if needed, plus a full time log.
- A signed affidavit of diligent search showing every reasonable lead was followed.
- Ever had a report bounced for "no citations"? Ours are built for that exact question.
- If the methodology is challenged, our researchers can testify.
See it before you buy: sample report · sample affidavit (PDF)
Know what the genealogy report costs before you start
Most heir search firms will only "quote case by case". Heir hunters take a cut of the inheritance. We publish our prices, so you know the number before the first record is pulled, and so does everyone else on the estate.
- Flat fee, set by the number of heirs. Not the size of the estate, not the hours it takes.
- The heirs keep 100%. No contingency, no percentage of anyone's share.
- Never one dollar over your approved price without your written OK. Record and courier fees at cost, approved first.
- Need sign-off from a partner, client or co-executor? Forward the written quote. It holds for 14 days.
Not sure how many heirs? Get your exact price in the free quote calculator »
Court date on the calendar and still no genealogy report?
The court gave you a date. Contingency firms can take a year or more, and quote-only firms say "weeks or a few months". A straightforward domestic report from HeirPros takes 5 to 10 business days, with the timeline in writing before we start.
- We can start today. Agree goals and the court deadline with your genealogist, and work begins.
- Talk to your researcher directly. Your assigned genealogist is available throughout your project.
- Updates as heirs are found, so there are no surprises on filing day.
Identify unknown heirs nobody in the family knew about
Everyone thinks the family knows who the heirs are. Then the court asks for proof, and the gaps show: the cousin nobody kept in touch with, the child from a first marriage, the heir who died abroad under another name.
- Full family reconstruction: parents, siblings, children, nieces, nephews and cousins, as far as the law of the state requires.
- Unindexed and offline records: county files, care facility logs, church and court records.
- Accredited, chain-of-custody DNA when paper alone cannot prove kinship.
- US, Canada and Europe. Researchers with 10 to 50 years' experience, including a credentialed (PLCGS) probate specialist.
Proof of heirship
Not for court? Get the heirship proof title companies, operators and banks ask for
The court is not the only one that wants to know who the heirs are. Anyone holding money or property for an estate can stop everything until heirship is proven. Same question, same report.
- Title companies and underwriters that won't insure a sale with a gap in the heirs.
- Oil, gas and mineral operators holding royalties on an inherited interest.
- Banks, brokerages and life insurers holding accounts or payouts.
- Trustees who must prove who the beneficiaries are before they distribute.
- State unclaimed property offices releasing funds to the family.
We build the report around your requirements, so payouts or distributions can go to the right individuals.
Not sure what your title company or operator needs? Contact us and we'll walk you through it »
From request to finished report in 3 steps
Step 1
Tell us about the estate
Use the free quote calculator, or call us with your deadline.
Free quote calculator »Step 2
Approve your flat fee
Share the written quote with anyone who needs to sign off. The price holds for 14 days.
See our packages »Step 3
Download your court-ready report
Get the genealogy report, records, time log and signed affidavit, ready for the court, title company or bank.
See a sample report »The No Surprises Promise
- A flat fee, agreed before we start.
- Never a percentage of the estate.
- Never over your approved price without your written OK.
- Your quoted price is locked for 14 days.
Backed by 30 active researchers across the U.S. and internationally.
Get my flat-fee quote »Free, no obligation. Price locked for 14 days.
Heir search services and guides
Genealogy report FAQ
Questions people ask when the court wants a genealogy report
What is a genealogy report for probate court?
A genealogy report (also called an heirship or kinship report) proves who the legal heirs of the deceased are. It traces the family tree, identifies every heir entitled to inherit, cites the record behind every link and comes with a signed affidavit the court can rely on.
The court asked for a genealogy report. What do we do next?
Get a flat-fee quote from HeirPros, approve it, and your genealogist starts work. Most straightforward domestic reports are delivered in 5 to 10 business days. Tell us your court deadline up front and we plan the research around it.
What if we don't know who all the heirs are?
That is exactly what the report is for. We start from the deceased and work outward through the family: parents, siblings, children, nieces, nephews and cousins, until every heir entitled to inherit is identified, or documented as deceased or never born.
Who else asks for a genealogy report besides the court?
Title companies, oil and gas operators, banks, life insurers, trustees and state unclaimed property offices all ask for proof of heirship before they release money or property. A title underwriter will not insure a sale with a gap in the heirs, and an operator will not pay royalties on an inherited mineral interest until the heirs are proven. The same HeirPros report works for all of them.
Who can order a genealogy report?
Attorneys, executors, administrators, trustees and beneficiaries all order reports from HeirPros. The report is prepared for the court either way, so it works whether you are the lawyer on the file or a family member trying to settle the estate.
How much does a probate genealogy report cost?
An HeirPros heir search and report costs a flat $595 to $2,695, based on the number of heirs: $595 for 1 to 2, $895 for 3 to 6, $1,495 for 7 to 14 and $2,695 for 15 to 25. We never charge a percentage of the estate and never go over your approved price without your written OK. Government record, courier and translation fees are billed at cost, only after you approve them.
How long does a genealogy report take?
A straightforward domestic report takes 5 to 10 business days. Cases with many heirs, very old records or heirs abroad take longer, and you get the estimated timeline before work starts, with updates along the way.
Will the court accept your report?
Yes. You get a full report of findings with every source cited, copies of all records (translated if needed), a time log and a signed affidavit of diligent search. If the methodology is ever challenged, our researchers can testify.
What is your success rate and how is it measured?
HeirPros has a 98% success rate: 98% of completed heir-search engagements met their agreed research objectives. Every engagement is recorded and classified by its final outcome, unsuccessful and inconclusive cases included, with a documented audit trail. Our research follows the Genealogical Proof Standard published by the Board for Certification of Genealogists: reasonably exhaustive research, complete and accurate source citations, thorough analysis and correlation, resolution of conflicting evidence, and a sound written conclusion.
Can I see a sample report?
Yes. You can view a sample heir search report and a sample affidavit (PDF) before you order, so you know exactly what you will file.
Can we build the family tree ourselves with Ancestry?
You can try, but an online family tree is not evidence. Courts want certified records behind every link and a sworn statement of the search. Trees break at name changes, adoptions, out-of-state deaths and records that were never put online. That is the part we do.
Can AI do an heir search?
Not one a court will rely on. AI and database tools can suggest matches, but they do not pull certified records, resolve conflicting identities or sign an affidavit. Our genealogists use those tools, then verify every link with original records.
How is HeirPros different from an heir hunter?
Heir hunters usually work on contingency and take 20% to 50% of each heir's share. HeirPros works for you for a flat fee. The heirs keep 100% of their inheritance.
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