Champion & Champion is hired by the fiduciary of an estate and does not go into contract with the heirs of the estate.

Champion & Champion will provide the client with monthly status updates during the time research is being conducted.

Yes, please discuss details prior to us accepting the case.

Most of the time we communicate with the heir by telephone, e-mail, or correspondence. We feel this is best so that we can (1) confirm the heir’s address, (2) confirm their relationship to the decedent, (3) confirm other family information, and (4) answer questions they may have concerning us, the decedent, or the case. Upon client request, Champion & Champion, can identify and locate the heir(s) without actually contacting them.

Champion & Champion prepares a professional genealogical report in hard copy form which includes (1) family information, (2) list of heirs with addresses, (3) genealogical charts, and (4) proof documentation. These genealogical reports have been used by attorneys, public fiduciaries, and estate administrators in probate proceedings all over the United States.

Generally, we charge an hourly fee plus expenses directly incurred on the case. In some small cases, we are able to charge a flat fee.