What to Expect
1. Initial Consultation
We begin with a consultation to understand your research goals—whether related to unknown parentage, adoption, biological family identification, missing family lines, or historical genealogy research.
You share what you know, and we discuss possible research approaches based on the information available.
If you have limited information, that is common. Many cases begin with only a name, approximate date, location, or family story.
We handle every family mystery with the utmost empathy, sensitivity, and strict personal confidentiality.
2. Information Gathering
We review available information and gather relevant materials to support the research process, which may include:
- public records
- historical documents
- client-provided materials
- voluntarily provided DNA results (when applicable and authorized)
Even limited details can provide valuable starting points for genealogical research.
3. Research & Analysis
We conduct genealogical research using historical records, public databases, and DNA analysis (when applicable) to identify relationships, reconstruct family lines, and evaluate possible connections.
Progress updates may be provided throughout the research process depending on the scope of the project.
4. Cross-Referencing & Validation
Findings are evaluated and verified through multiple sources whenever possible.
This may include:
- building family trees
- comparing historical records
- analyzing DNA matches (when applicable)
- validating relationships through supporting documentation to o ensure high structural accuracy and thorough lineage verification.
5. Reporting & Delivery
Research findings are compiled into a written report summarizing discoveries, supporting evidence, and relevant source references.
Reports may include:
- Audit-ready documented research findings and formal lineage summaries compiled to professional genealogical standards.
- source references
- family tree summaries
- explanatory context for genealogical interpretation
6. Ongoing Support
We remain available to help you interpret your results, understand the genealogical context of your discoveries, and navigate your next steps at your own pace.
Additional or expanded research may be arranged as a new or extended engagement.
