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TFC
will contact the last known responsible person(s), if
known and ask for a death certificate and location of
death. If no responsible person(s) can be found we
will Skip Trace for relatives and persons associated
with decedent. Social Security records are checked for
last known residence. Date of death is verified and
obituary records are reviewed. Additional Skip Traces
are done to verify decedent residency information and
identify county for locations associated with
decedent. The court and department handling Probate
for counties associated with decedent are identified.
Estates can be filed where death occurred, county of
residence or where property is owned. The filings vary
by jurisdiction and state. The Probate Division of the
various counties associated with the decedent is
contacted to see if an estate has been filed.
If an estate is found TFC will
file a claim on your behalf. The Estate Search Fee of
$350.00 covers Record Searches and filings. Not every
death results in an estate filing. In some cases
either an estate has not been filed or cannot be found
or the decedent cannot be found. Due diligence is done
on each case and a report is provided. The Estate
Search $350.00 Fee is non-refundable and non-returnable no
matter what the outcome of the Estate Search.
Some
jurisdictions require attorney involvement to protect
creditor’s interests. In those cases TFC
can place the case with an attorney in the estate’s
jurisdiction. Examples: MA, NJ, PA and VA. In some
cases a lawsuit may have to be filed to protect your
rights. TFC will handle the case at a
contingent rate of 33% plus costs associated with
filing. If
you have any questions call 201-678-1144 and ask for
Estate Searches. Email info@tfc-associates.com
and inquire.
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