When someone passes away without an obvious next of kin, it is essential that relatives are identified and contacted quickly and accurately. Next-of-kin research ensures that estates are handled correctly and families are notified with care.
With over 20 years’ experience as a professional genealogist, historian and academic, I provide rapid, reliable family history research to support coroners, councils, police, and legal professionals.
Why Choose Me?
✅ Rapid-response research
I can deliver next of kin reports within 24–72 hours for urgent cases.
✅ Clear, court-ready documentation
Every report includes fully sourced family trees and evidence suitable for official and legal use.
✅ Expert in difficult cases
Specialist in tracing families where records involve aliases, estrangement, or illegitimacy.
✅ Confidential and compliant
Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for data protection and hold an enhanced DBS check.
Who I Work With
- Coroners’ Offices – tracing next of kin in cases of intestacy or sudden death.
- Local Councils – assisting with public health funerals.
- Police Family Liaison Officers – providing rapid genealogical support.
- Solicitors & Executors – ensuring estates are handled correctly.
How I Work
- Fast and thorough research using civil, parish, census and probate records.
- Delivery of professional, fully documented reports.
- Strict confidentiality in sensitive cases.
- Available for both one-off cases and ongoing contracts.
Get in Touch
If you require professional next of kin tracing for an urgent case, please get in touch today.
Dr Michala Hulme (FHEA) 