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FOUST FIRM PC

Paralegal

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes * Monitor and ensure compliance with ... Deadline and detail-oriented Company Description We represent clients in probate, probate ...

FOUST FIRM PC

Paralegal

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes * Monitor and ensure compliance with ... Deadline and detail-oriented Company Description We represent clients in probate, probate ...

Beaufort County, SC

Financial Intern

Beaufort, SC · On-site

$15/hr

Probate Court Opening Date: 06/04/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Description The ... Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. This ...

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Inbound Bankruptcy Call Specialist

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The Inbound Bankruptcy Call Specialist will handle the negotiation of payoffs & investigations on inbound calls each day related to Federal Bankruptcy Law, as well as Probate Law. This resource will ...

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How much do probate investigator jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for probate investigator in the United States is $70,123.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Probate Investigator do?

A Probate Investigator works within the court system to assess cases involving guardianships, conservatorships, and estates. They conduct background checks, interview involved parties, and review financial and medical records to ensure individuals' best interests are protected. Their findings are compiled into reports that help judges make informed decisions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Probate Investigator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Probate Investigator, you need a background in legal procedures, investigative skills, attention to detail, and typically some experience in probate or estate law. Familiarity with court case management systems, online public records databases, and possibly certification in investigations or paralegal studies is valuable. Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly will make you stand out. These abilities are vital to ensure accurate investigations, protect the interests of heirs or beneficiaries, and support fair legal proceedings.

What are some common challenges faced by probate investigators on the job?

Probate investigators often face challenges such as tracking down missing heirs, verifying complex family relationships, and interpreting legal or financial documents with limited information. The job may require extensive fieldwork, interviews with relatives or witnesses, and collaboration with attorneys, social workers, or court staff. Investigators must also balance sensitivity when dealing with grieving families while maintaining objectivity and professionalism. Successfully handling these challenges ensures accurate information is provided to the courts and helps facilitate fair distribution of estates.

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Infographic showing various Probate Investigator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 46% Full Time, 47% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,123 per year, or $33.7 per hour.
Case Manager - Heir Location & Unclaimed Property

Case Manager - Heir Location & Unclaimed Property

Lauth Investigations International Inc

Denver, CO

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

About the Role

The Return Assets Division is seeking a meticulous Case Manager specialized in forensic genealogy, heir location, and asset recovery. This is not an administrative role; it is an investigative position focused on identifying, proving, and recovering dormant assets held by State Unclaimed Property Offices.

As a Case Manager, you will take the lead on complex "decedent accounts"-cases where the original asset owner has passed away, often leaving behind substantial unclaimed funds without a clear path of succession. You will use a combination of deep-dive public records research and advanced OSINT tactics to build exhaustive family lineages. Your primary mission is to construct bulletproof heirship tables and compile the exact documentary chains required by state controllers to prove ownership and successfully release funds.

What You Will Do (The Mission)

Architect the Lineage: Take ownership of unclaimed property files from initial data discovery through to final state payout, managing the end-to-end estate and kinship investigation.

Construct Heirship Tables: Research, design, and draft legally binding, court-ready family trees and heirship tables mapping line of descent under varied state intestacy laws.

Conduct Forensic Genealogy: Pore over historical and modern vital statistics-including birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates, federal census data, probate files, and immigration manifests-to verify kinship.

Execute Targeted OSINT & Skip-Tracing: Deploy advanced OSINT, social media intelligence (SOCMINT), and proprietary locational databases to track down missing, estranged, or unknown heirs globally and establish contact.

Build State Claim Packages: Review strict, state-specific evidence requirements to systematically compile identification, probate orders, small estate affidavits, and continuity-of-address proofs.

Navigate State Audits: Act as the primary liaison with State Unclaimed Property Offices,

Requirements

Proven Investigative Background: 3+ years of professional experience in forensic genealogy, probate research, heir-finding, title abstracting, or as a paralegal specializing in estate administration.

Lineage & Intestacy Expertise: Deep, practical familiarity with constructing line-of-descent charts and an understanding of how state intestacy laws govern property distribution.

Advanced OSINT & Public Records Mastery: Exceptional capability utilizing specialized search engines, public county court portals, historical repositories, and public record aggregators (e.g., LexisNexis, TLO, or Ancestry/FamilySearch institutional tiers).

Meticulous Document Gathering: A track record of tracking down physical and certified vital records from bureaucratic agencies across multiple state and local jurisdictions.

Case Rigor: Strong organizational skills to manage dozens of active state claims simultaneously without letting critical deadlines or missing documentation fall through the cracks.

Highly Desirable "Bonus" Skills

Experience utilizing link-analysis or mind-mapping software to visualize complex, multi-generational family trees.

Fluency in navigating foreign vital registries for first- and second-generation immigrant asset cases.

Benefits

What We Offer

Premium Tools & Data Access: Access to tier-one investigative databases, historical archives, public records scraping utilities, and genealogical platforms.

Operational Autonomy: The independence to build and manage your investigative strategies on a high-volume, high-yield portfolio of claims.

Competitive Compensation: A stable base salary with a performance-based bonus structure connected to successful claim yields and asset recovery milestones.

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