When someone passes away, especially unexpectedly, families are often left navigating a storm of emotions — all while being expected to handle legal, financial, and logistical tasks they've never prepared for. At EstateCo, we see it all the time. A loved one dies without a will. The house is still full of belongings. There are [...]

Every estate has a story, and as a genealogist at EstateCo, Jerimiah is a team member who helps piece that story together. His work doesn’t happen with a single database search or a quick click online. He spends hours tracing names, timelines, and records, sometimes across borders, to ensure the right heirs are identified and [...]

When someone reaches out about an inheritance or an unclaimed estate, skepticism is a natural response. Too many grieving families have been victimized by scams or aggressive sales tactics. Somewhere along the way, parts of this industry forgot that what's being handled isn't just property—it's people. At EstateCo, there's never a pitch or "sign now" [...]

Imagine receiving a letter, phone call, or email from someone you’ve never heard of, telling you you’re the heir to an unclaimed inheritance. No context. No familiar names. Just a claim that you may be the rightful owner of an unclaimed estate. It sounds suspicious — and we understand why. At EstateCo, we work hard to [...]

The death of a loved one brings enough stress without the added burden of untangling their financial affairs. Yet when someone passes away without a will, or with assets no one knew existed, the process of settling their estate becomes more complex.  Where are the records? Who is entitled to what? How do you even [...]

At EstateCo, we do more than just process estates. We uncover what's been left behind and do the work to make things right. Sometimes, that means resolving legal issues or locating missing heirs. At other times, it means stepping outside the usual scope of estate administration work and finding a way forward for someone who's [...]

Inheriting property should be a moment of closure and connection—a way to honor a loved one’s legacy and secure the future for those left behind. However, in reality, inherited property can also become a source of tension, especially when multiple heirs have different visions for what comes next. At EstateCo, we’ve seen it all. One [...]

When a homeowner dies without a clear succession plan, their property doesn't just sit—it deteriorates. With no legal heir stepping forward, the home becomes vulnerable. We've seen what happens: doors left unlocked, lawns overgrown, windows broken. Then come the complaints—about noise, trespassers, suspicious activity. Eventually, someone calls the police.  Even something as basic as securing [...]