Forensic Genealogy Services in Missouri

Are you in need of a professional forensic genealogist to verify or identify individuals for probate, trust, real estate title, or mineral rights cases in Missouri?

At Heritage Bridge Genealogy, we specialize in supporting law firms, courts, trust departments, executors, banks, and oil and gas companies by identifying and locating missing or unknown heirs and next-of-kin. We operate ethically, with no financial interest in the case outcome, and provide our services on an hourly consulting basis.

What We Offer in Missouri

Expert legal genealogical research that adheres to professional standards

  • Source-cited, professionally written reports

  • Exhibits, such as descendancy charts and document images for legal cases

  • Affidavits of kinship and due diligence for court proceedings

  • Identification and location of missing heirs

We understand the unique legal challenges that come with forensic genealogy in Missouri, and our goal is to help you resolve cases quickly and efficiently with expert guidance. We have experience with probate work in Missouri.

Serving Missouri’s Legal Community

Laurie Hermance-Moore, an Accredited Genealogist® with expertise across the U.S. Midwest, leads the team at Heritage Bridge Genealogy. Our team adheres to the ethical guidelines of the Association of Professional Genealogists. With over 20 years of experience, our team also includes Certified Genealogists® to ensure your needs are met. We’ve acted as expert witnesses in Ohio probate courts and have the qualifications to serve Missouri's legal community.

From our Columbus, Ohio headquarters, we serve clients across Missouri and the Midwest. Our extensive experience with Missouri-specific records and our network of local researchers allow us to quickly access essential documents for your cases.

Common Issues We Solve

Our forensic genealogy services are ideal for Missouri law firms and professionals facing challenges such as:

  • Missing or incomplete lists of heirs or family members

  • Complex family structures, including multiple marriages or stepchildren

  • Difficulties locating or identifying heirs

  • Confusion due to common surnames

  • The need for expert reports that meet the professional standards required for legal admissibility

We’ve successfully helped many legal professionals resolve these challenges through precise, superior genealogical research

Get Started Today

If you need assistance with probate, real estate, or oil and gas cases in Missouri, Heritage Bridge Genealogy is here to help. We can locate next-of-kin, provide expert-level reports, and ensure that your legal cases are handled with professionalism and care.

Not sure if you need forensic genealogy services? We offer a complimentary assessment to determine the likelihood of living heirs

Contact Us

Use our contact form or email us at team@heritagebridge.com. We will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours.