•  Are you stumped by kinship or family search?

•  Need an independent expert to account for heirs in an estate proceeding?

•  Has a probate court or county clerk asked for an heirship or kinship affidavit?

I'm Jordan Auslander, a forensic genealogist and family historian, author and lecturer, with over 25 years national and international research experience; an expert witness in estate proceedings having diligence affidavits admitted and testimony.

Research is an art not a science with reproducible results. I have a good success rate and know many ways around inevitable brick walls. Results depend on many factors, the amount of relevant, accurate information I start with accelerates the process.

I'll evaluate your information and objectives and a prepare a research strategy. Facts are search parameters, DNA can confirm blood relations, but documents tell the story. Legends and rumors are more helpful than presumptions in seeking facts. My puzzle solving skills (OCD and insomnia) means I work cases relentlessly. Who doesn't love solving a puzzle? read more...