Legal & Specialist Services
Structured, evidence‑based genealogical support for solicitors, probate teams and legal professionals.
Tansom Heritage Group provides professional, PRINCE2‑aligned genealogical analysis designed specifically for legal contexts. Whether you require rapid interpretation of historical documents, verification of family relationships, or clarity around identity and lineage, all work is delivered with audit discipline, transparent methodology and a clear chain of evidence.
These services are suitable for probate, estate administration, contentious matters, property work, and cases where historical documentation requires expert interpretation.
Legal Document Retrieval & Interpretation
A fast, structured service for clear interpretation of historical documents used within legal processes.
What this service includes
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Retrieval of historical documents (where required)
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Full transcription of key sections
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Interpretation of handwriting, terminology and occupations
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Clarification of relationships, household structures and identity
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Contextual notes on parishes, boundaries and historical geography
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Identification of inconsistencies or risks
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A concise, solicitor‑ready summary of findings
Typical use cases
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Probate and estate administration
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Confirming identity across multiple documents
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Understanding historical occupations or addresses
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Interpreting parish register entries
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Clarifying household structures in census returns
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Supporting property or boundary‑related enquiries
Turnaround
Most documents are completed within 24–48 hours.
Pricing
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Single document: £75–£125
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Document bundles (3–5 items): £150–£250 Pricing depends on complexity, legibility and document type.
Heir & Relationship Verification Reports
A structured, evidence‑based verification service confirming whether individuals are correctly related, whether a claimed heir is legitimate, or whether a submitted family line is accurate.
What this service includes
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Review of all supplied documents
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Independent verification of relationships
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Evidence table with citations
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Identification of inconsistencies or risks
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Relationship diagram (where relevant)
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Clear, defensible conclusion
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Scope and limitations statement
Typical use cases
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Confirming next of kin
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Verifying a submitted family tree
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Clarifying identity in cases of similar names
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Assessing whether a claimed heir is legitimate
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Resolving multi‑generation relationship questions
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Supporting contentious probate matters
Turnaround
Typically, 3–5 working days, depending on complexity.
Pricing
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Standard verification: £95–£175
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Complex verification: £200–£300
Important note
If identity conflicts arise, or if multi‑line reconstruction is required, the case will move to the Complex Casework tier. This will always be discussed with you before proceeding.
Complex NOK / Identity Resolution Casework
For cases involving identity conflict, multiple candidates, multi‑line reconstruction, or extensive negative search documentation.
This service is designed for legal teams requiring a full, defensible genealogical investigation with complete evidence logs, narrative summaries, and conflict‑resolution analysis.
What this service includes
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Full evidence log (positive, negative, and inconclusive searches)
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Identity conflict resolution
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Multi‑line reconstruction (parents, siblings, marriages, children)
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Electoral register correlation
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1939 Register and census analysis
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Probate and BMD triangulation
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Narrative summary with conclusions
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NOK determination
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Clear audit trail suitable for legal scrutiny
Typical use cases
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Cases with multiple identity candidates
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Conflicting documentary evidence
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Missing or ambiguous records
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Multi‑marriage or multi‑address individuals
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Pension scheme tracing
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Estate administration requiring full lineage clarity
Turnaround
Typically 5–10 working days, depending on complexity.
Pricing
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Fixed fee: £350–£750 or
Hourly rate: £45–£55/hr (minimum 5 hours)
Why legal professionals choose Tansom Heritage Group
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Structured, PRINCE2‑aligned delivery
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Audit‑ready documentation with clear evidence chains
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Palaeography expertise for 18th–20th century handwriting
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Welsh and border‑parish specialism
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Fast turnaround suitable for legal workflows
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Clear, concise reporting written for professional audiences
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Confidential and secure handling of all client material
Requesting a Service
Documents can be sent securely via email, or a short call can be arranged to discuss requirements. All work is delivered in a structured, professional format suitable for legal use.
These services provide genealogical analysis and historical interpretation. They do not constitute legal advice.