Discover the rich tapestry of your ancestry with our family history research services specialising in Europe and North America. With extensive experience in Wales, England, the US, and Norway, we delve deep into historical records to uncover your unique lineage. Let us help you connect the dots of your heritage and bring your family story to life. Start the journey of discovery today!
Services
Expert Probate Research
Shortalogy specializes in thorough probate research, ensuring accurate identification of heirs and asset distribution. We navigate complex cases with precision and care.
Personalized
Tailored Support
We offer personalized consultations to understand your unique needs. Our experts provide guidance throughout the probate process, ensuring clarity and confidence in every step.
Analysis
In-Depth Insights
Our analysis services deliver comprehensive reports on estate assets and beneficiaries. We focus on uncovering vital information to facilitate smooth probate proceedings.
Services
Probate Research
Basic
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$100.00+tax per hour, with a minimum of 3 hours charged.
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Within the first 3 hours, we expect to determine the likelihood of success. If we have concerns about the feasibility of success, we notify the client before proceeding with further research. The average case takes between 5-15 hours to complete.
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We provide a flat rate of $175.00 + hst for smaller estates valued at less than $1,500.00 with up to 2 hours of research.
Brick Wall
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$750: Request for targeted research on brick walls.
Generational Search
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$950: Includes up to 6 generations for 1 family line, covering a maximum of 32 ancestors.
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$950: Covers up to 6 generations for 2 family lines, encompassing up to 64 ancestors.
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$2,800: Provides details on the decedent’s ancestors, descendants, and beneficiaries.
Our Services
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Research Package 1
This package includes the activities in the Basic Package. It also includes helping you put together a research plan. and involves creating a list of resources for you to seek out, addresses for archival resources, and suggestions for how to best approach your family history project.
$850 plus expenses
Hourly rate, first or subsequent consultation, $35 an hour, or $125 for up to 5 hours
Other Options
Option 1
An introductory option that centres on a single couple – most likely your grandparents – processed up to four generations.
$250
Option 2
This option traces one surname's ancestors back four generations. Siblings are included where possible. This often reaches the late 1700s or early 1800s. It includes baptisms, marriages, burials, census returns, occupations, emigration/immigration, and maps, world events
$999.
Option 3
An in-depth research into your direct line:; i.e. parents, four grandparents, and up to eight great-grandparents. Baptisms, marriages, burials, census returns, occupations, schooling, maps, world events awill bring your family’s story to life.
$1050
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Life Adventures
David, raised and educated in England, holds a B.Ed. from the University of Calgary and an MSc from Sterling University, Scotland. Moving to Canada, and after retiring as an administrator, he filled in for principals and pursued a professional acting career. Driven by a lifelong passion, he is certified as a Professional Genealogist.
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