SERVICES

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INITIAL GENEALOGICAL ASSESSMENT

Is this service for you?

• You have already contacted archives but reached a dead end.

• Different records contradict one another.

• You have accumulated documents but are unsure what they mean.

• Previous research has produced negative results.

• You need an expert opinion before investing in further research.
   

We will help you determine the most effective next step.

2

PROBATE & HEIR TRACING

This service helps when:
 

• Heirs cannot be located.

• The family structure is incomplete.

• International research is required.

• Documentary evidence is needed for probate proceedings.

3

FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH

This service is designed for people who:
 

• Wish to understand their family history.

• Have inherited photographs or documents.

• Want to reconstruct family lines.

• Are preserving their family's history for future generations.

4

HISTORICAL IDENTITY RECONSTRUCTION

This service is appropriate when:
 

• One individual appears under several names.

• Different documents appear contradictory.

• Historical borders complicate identification.

• Multiple people share the same identity details.

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CROSS-BORDER PROBATE COORDINATION

This service may be right for you if:
 

• Heirs reside in different countries.

• International communication has become difficult.

• Local assistance is required in Poland or Israel.

• Documents must be obtained across multiple jurisdictions.

• Practical coordination is needed between institutions, legal representatives and beneficiaries.

• International probate proceedings require local knowledge and support.
   

How can I help?
 

International probate cases often involve more than genealogical research.
 

They require practical coordination between countries, institutions and individuals operating under different legal, administrative and cultural systems.
 

Drawing on extensive experience supporting probate practitioners, governmental bodies and private clients, I provide practical assistance with the coordination of cross-border probate matters involving Poland, Israel and other jurisdictions where local expertise can facilitate the progress of proceedings.
 

Services may include:
 

✔ verification of contact details

✔ obtaining documentary evidence

✔ liaison with local institutions

✔ practical support for communication with beneficiaries

✔ assistance with administrative procedures

✔ coordination between international professionals

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EXPERT GENEALOGICAL OPINION

This service may be right for you if:
 

• You require an independent expert assessment of genealogical evidence.

• Existing research has produced conflicting or inconclusive conclusions.

• You need an experienced forensic genealogist to review previous work before investing in further research.

• You require an expert opinion to support legal proceedings, probate matters or historical investigations.

• You would like an experienced specialist to assess the strength, reliability and limitations of the available evidence.
   

Why seek an expert opinion?
 

Professional forensic genealogical research is not measured solely by the number of records located, but by the ability to evaluate their reliability, reconcile conflicting evidence and formulate well-supported conclusions.
 

With over a decade of professional experience, extensive international research across Central and Eastern Europe, Israel and the wider diaspora, and collaboration with probate practitioners, governmental institutions and private clients, I provide independent, evidence-based genealogical opinions founded on recognised research methodology and practical investigative experience.
 

Each opinion considers not only the available documentation, but also the historical context, jurisdictional changes, archival practices, religious record systems, migration patterns, naming conventions and the quality of previous research undertaken.
 

The objective is to provide clients with a clear understanding of what the available evidence demonstrates, where uncertainty remains, and which conclusions can reasonably be supported.
 

What you receive:
 

✔ Independent review of the available evidence

✔ Assessment of previous research

✔ Evaluation of documentary reliability

✔ Identification of strengths and weaknesses within the evidence

✔ Recommendations for further research where appropriate

✔ A structured written opinion suitable for professional or private use