What would be the safest way to contract the heirs of a deceased claimant owed escheat property?
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What would be the safest way to contract the heirs of a deceased claimant owed escheat property?
Gentleman died 12 years ago; his wife died 11 years ago. At first I thought he only had 1 heir but now I think it’s 2 or 3.
Asked on November 5, 2011 under Estate Planning, Delaware
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Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
There are companies that you can find online whose business locates and tracks down lost heirs. That would be he first step I would do after I did my own general online search. Another option is to contact your local bar association for leads on reputable people or companies that assist in tracking lost heirs and relatives.
Good luck.
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