Lantern Path Solutions
Kinship • Heir Research • New York
For Estate Attorneys, Fiduciaries & Title Professionals
Kinship & Heir Research for Probate & Estate Matters
Genealogical research, heirship verification, due diligence, and documented family-tree research for estate attorneys, fiduciaries, and title professionals.
Thorough. Reliable. Prepared.
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New York Surrogate’s Court Matters
Heirship. Kinship. Documentation.
Focused research for probate matters requiring clear records, verified relationships, and organized findings.
Research grounded in careful source verification
Certified and authenticated record acquisition
Organized exhibits structured for court submission
Location and verification of missing heirs
Each engagement is conducted methodically and documented clearly, with attention to evidentiary standards and New York Surrogate’s Court requirements.
Core Services
Focused research support for probate and estate administration.
Missing Heir Location
Identification and verification of heirs in intestate and complex estate matters, including domestic and international research.
Kinship & Heir Research
Reconstruction of family lines supported by documented, verifiable sources suitable for estate administration, Surrogate’s Court proceedings, and kinship hearings.
Title & Family Tree Verification
Independent heirship research and family tree verification for title agencies, title insurers, underwriters, and real estate attorneys addressing deceased owners, missing heirs, and uncertain family relationships.
Court-Ready Documentation
Due diligence affidavits, structured research reports, and organized exhibits prepared for court filing or hearing.
Authenticated Record Acquisition
Procurement of certified vital records and archival materials suitable for evidentiary use.
Title Insurance & Real Estate
Family Tree & Heirship Verification for Title Matters
When property remains in the name of a deceased owner, or a title file depends on establishing surviving family members, Lantern Path Solutions provides independent genealogical research to identify and document the relevant family relationships.
We work with title agencies, title insurers, underwriters, and real estate attorneys to verify existing family trees, investigate potentially missing heirs, and document the sources supporting family relationships.
Common Title Questions
When the family tree affects the title.
Are all heirs of the deceased owner accounted for?
Is the family tree provided to the title company accurate?
Did a predeceased child leave descendants?
Are there additional children, spouses, or siblings?
Can missing or estranged heirs be located?
What records support the claimed family relationships?
About Lantern Path
Genealogical research for complex heirship questions.
Kinship Structure
Identification & Verification of Heirs
Lantern Path Solutions provides genealogical research, kinship analysis, and heir identification services for estate attorneys and fiduciaries handling probate and estate administration matters, backed by over 20 years of experience in genealogical investigation, due diligence, and complex heir research.
The practice focuses on the careful reconstruction of family relationships and the location and verification of heirs in intestate and complex estate cases, including matters requiring formal kinship determinations.
Research is conducted using documented and verifiable sources, with close attention to evidentiary standards and Surrogate’s Court expectations.
Engagements commonly involve multi-generational family reconstruction, missing heir location, acquisition of certified records, and the preparation of organized, court-ready research documentation suitable for filing or kinship hearing.
Professional Background
Experience grounded in genealogical investigation and due diligence.
Lantern Path Solutions provides genealogical research, kinship analysis, and heir identification services for estate attorneys and fiduciaries handling probate and estate administration matters.
The practice draws on over 20 years of experience in genealogical investigation, due diligence, and complex heir research, with work involving multi-generational family reconstruction, missing heir location, and court-oriented documentation.
Engagements are approached methodically, with emphasis on verifiable sources, clear documentation, and alignment with evidentiary expectations in New York Surrogate’s Court proceedings.
Process
A clear path from initial review to documented findings.
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Initial Review
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Scope & Estimate
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Research & Documentation
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Delivery for Court Use
How It Works & Pricing
Flexible research support tailored to probate and kinship matters.
Billing Structure
Research services are billed hourly in 15-minute increments.
The applicable hourly rate depends on the client’s preferred payment structure and whether billing is handled by retainer or deferred until resolution of the probate matter.
$185/hour — standard hourly rate with payment by retainer or as work progresses.
$225/hour — deferred-payment rate for matters billed upon resolution of the probate proceeding.
Experience & Qualifications
Lantern Path Solutions is led by Alex Coelho and Howard Mintz, bringing together more than 25 years of experience in probate research, kinship matters, heir location, genealogy, and due diligence investigations.
Alex Coelho is based in New York and works closely with estate attorneys and fiduciaries handling New York Surrogate’s Court matters. Howard Mintz brings an investigative and research background developed through decades of complex heir and asset-related investigations.
The practice includes both domestic and international heir research, with experience locating and verifying heirs across multiple countries and jurisdictions.
Work has included expert qualification in kinship matters, preparation of court-oriented documentation, and testimony relating to genealogical and heirship findings when required.
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