Family Detective, LLC
Kathleen W. Hinckley
Certified Genealogist®
Contact the Family Detective using
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Fees
Simple and reasonable hourly fee--not expensive contingency fees.
Most heir finders charge contingency fees which place the risk and
expense of locating heirs on the shoulders of the heir finding agency.
However, it also costs the heirs anywhere from 15% to 50% of the estate
distribution.
The hourly rate for work performed is a fair and logical approach
that pays the heir finder for services rendered and retains more value
in the estate for family members.
The hourly fee includes research, analysis, and report preparation.
Expenses such as certification and document fees, photocopies, postage,
and database search fees are billed in addition to the hourly rate.
The Family Detective works within a budget and seeks approval for any
extraordinary expense prior to execution.
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