Initially, we require the following key information:
- Date of death
- Full name of the deceased
- Their last known address
- Names of the beneficiaries who need tracing
It is also very helpful (though not essential) if you can provide any of the following additional details:
- The deceased’s region and country of birth
- Any other names they were known by
- Their marital status
The more information you can share with us, the more accurately and cost-effectively we can conduct the search.
We then carry out an initial period of research (usually within a single day) and provide you with a clear, detailed, no-obligation quote based on the estimated time required.
Factors That Influence Our Pricing
Our most time-intensive enquiries result from limited details about the deceased’s life and/or long periods of family disconnection. Common factors that can increase the time and complexity include:
- Common surnames (for example: Wilson, Jones, Smith, Brown, and similar names)
- Significant delays between the date of death and the start of the enquiry
- Cases where the deceased or beneficiaries were born or currently live outside the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland
- Legal name changes or situations where individuals have used different names
- Subjects who have lived in multiple regions across the UK and Northern Ireland
These variables can extend the investigation period. While some cases resolve quickly, others require more extensive work.
Important: Once you accept our quotation, any subsequent complications become our responsibility. Your quote will clearly outline any known complexities identified during the initial research. If you choose not to proceed, we hope the preliminary information we provide is helpful to you.
No Win, No Fee
Agreed costs are only payable upon successful completion of the instructions you give us. If we are unable to complete the enquiry for any reason, we will provide a full explanation and you will only pay approved expenses.
Expenses
Accuracy is at the heart of genealogical research. In some cases, we need to obtain official documents (such as birth, death, or marriage certificates) from government registers, which involve statutory fees. On rare occasions, a site visit may also be required. As an example a copy of a Marriage certificate ( used to confirm a line of enquiry) costs £12.50 at the time of writing. £12.50 is what we charge. All expenses are verifiable and only cost the client what they cost us.
Any additional expenses will always be discussed with you and require your prior approval before we proceed.
So given we offer a free no obligation assessment, agreed fees, expenses that have no mark up and a no win, no fee policy. Why not contact us to discuss how we can help?
07749 886683