The best place to start is with what you already know.

You are welcome to:

• Share a summary of your research question

• Send any documents you have already collected

• Provide access to an existing family tree (GEDCOM or invitation)

We use this information as a starting point only. Reviewing your existing research allows us to avoid duplicating earlier work and focus on the records most likely to move your research forward.

Research is billed hourly, with most projects beginning with a defined starting block of research time.

For standard family history research:

• $100 per hour

• Most projects begin with a 20-hour research block ($2,000 retainer)

For probate or kinship cases:

• $125 per hour

• Projects typically begin with a 15-hour retainer ($1,875)

Additional details—including expenses, scope, and how projects proceed—are outlined on the How It Works page.

Most projects are completed within three to four months, depending on the scope and whether records must be obtained from archives or other repositories.

Some projects can be completed more quickly, while others—particularly those requiring international records or complex analysis—may take longer.

You can expect regular progress updates throughout the project.

Yes. We regularly conduct research in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Latin America.

This work often involves:

• Records in multiple languages

• Changing historical jurisdictions

• Archives and repositories that are not accessible online

Where appropriate, we also collaborate with trusted researchers to access records in specific regions.

Yes. We conduct genealogical research for probate, heirship, and other legal matters where accurate identification of family relationships is required.

This includes:

• Identifying heirs

• Reconstructing family relationships

• Preparing documentation suitable for affidavits of kinship

Our work is structured to meet legal standards and has been used in court proceedings.

Yes. We assist with determining eligibility and locating the records required to document descent for citizenship by ancestry applications.

This typically includes:

• Identifying ancestral hometowns

• Reconstructing the required family line

• Locating supporting documentation

• Resolving discrepancies across records

No. Our role is to conduct the genealogical research required to document your eligibility and assemble the necessary records.

Filing the application itself—along with any legal review or submission requirements—is handled by you or your attorney, depending on the country and process involved. We are happy to coordinate with attorneys or provide documentation in the format needed for your application.

No. We are not attorneys and do not provide legal representation or legal advice.

We provide genealogical research that may be used in legal contexts, including probate and heirship matters. This can include documentation of family relationships and, when appropriate, affidavits of kinship. Any legal interpretation or representation is handled by a licensed attorney.