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Sleuth Search Partners is attending FALI-U 2026 today!We’re looking forward to a full day of continuing education, indus...
09/16/2026

Sleuth Search Partners is attending FALI-U 2026 today!

We’re looking forward to a full day of continuing education, industry updates, and connecting with investigative professionals from across Florida. Staying informed and continuing to strengthen our knowledge is an important part of the work we do.

Who else is going to FALI U 2026 in Tampa tomorrow?Sleuth Search Partners will be there! We are looking forward to a ful...
09/15/2026

Who else is going to FALI U 2026 in Tampa tomorrow?

Sleuth Search Partners will be there! We are looking forward to a full day of training, meeting other investigators, and making new connections within the industry.

If you are attending, let us know below so we can say hi!

An obituary can tell you a lot about a family. But does it establish a legal relationship?In today’s Probate Case File, ...
09/10/2026

An obituary can tell you a lot about a family. But does it establish a legal relationship?

In today’s Probate Case File, the decedent’s obituary identifies someone as a “stepson.” He lived with the decedent as a child, used the decedent’s surname, and may even have been referred to as a son elsewhere.

But those facts alone do not establish that a legal adoption occurred.

This is exactly why heir research often requires looking beyond how relationships are described publicly. Family terminology can be informal, inconsistent, or simply incomplete. When legal heirship matters, the underlying relationship needs to be supported by appropriate records and corroborating research.

The answer is C: An adoption record or court order establishing the legal relationship.

Did you get it right?

Sleuth Search Partners LLC
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Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Labor Day. Today we recognize the hard work and dedication of people across every p...
09/07/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Labor Day. Today we recognize the hard work and dedication of people across every profession who keep our communities moving forward.

Happy Labor Day from Sleuth Search Partners.

When a borrower passes away, who is responsible for identifying and locating the heirs?A Guardian ad Litem serves an imp...
09/02/2026

When a borrower passes away, who is responsible for identifying and locating the heirs?

A Guardian ad Litem serves an important legal role when the court determines one is needed. But identifying family relationships, verifying potential heirs, and locating living individuals is investigative work that can often begin earlier.

Could completing that research sooner give foreclosure counsel clearer options and help reduce unnecessary delays or expenses in some cases?

We explore that question in our newest blog post.

Read the full article here: https://sleuthskiptracers.com/2026/09/01/171/

Proud to be members of the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (FALI).At Sleuth Search Partners, we take a lot...
08/25/2026

Proud to be members of the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (FALI).

At Sleuth Search Partners, we take a lot of pride in the work we do and in continuing to grow within our profession. Investigative work is constantly evolving, and we believe being good at what we do means never becoming complacent. There is always more to learn, new resources to explore, and opportunities to strengthen the way we serve our clients.

Being part of FALI gives us the opportunity to stay connected with other professionals in the investigative community, continue our education, and keep building on the knowledge and experience we bring to every case.

We’re proud of what we do, proud to be part of this profession, and proud to be part of the FALI community.

Sleuth Search Partners LLC
Florida Licensed Private Investigative Agency
Agency License

Friday Case File 🔎 What’s your answer — A, B, C or D?Answer before reading below.Answer: D — Only that the obituary iden...
08/21/2026

Friday Case File 🔎 What’s your answer — A, B, C or D?

Answer before reading below.





Answer: D — Only that the obituary identifies her as a daughter.

Obituaries can be incredibly valuable during an investigation, especially when researching family relationships and potential heirs. But an obituary is still only one source of information.

The word “daughter” alone does not tell us whether that person is a biological child, legally adopted child, stepchild, foster child, or someone the decedent raised and considered family. It also does not, by itself, establish that person’s legal right to inherit.

That distinction matters.

In heir research, taking a relationship at face value can change an entire family tree and potentially lead an investigation in the wrong direction. Information has to be compared with other available records and evidence before a relationship can be properly documented.

Finding a name is one thing. Establishing how that person actually fits into the picture is another.

That’s where thorough investigative research matters.

Sleuth Search Partners LLC
Florida Licensed Private Investigative Agency
Agency License

Private investigation looks a little different than most people imagine.Surveillance and field work can absolutely be pa...
08/18/2026

Private investigation looks a little different than most people imagine.

Surveillance and field work can absolutely be part of an investigation, but much of the work happens long before anyone ever picks up a camera.

A strong investigation often means sorting through public records, identifying and verifying individuals, tracing family and professional connections, reviewing court and property records, researching assets, analyzing social media and other online information, making calls, and comparing information across multiple sources.

And finding information is only part of the job.

The real value is knowing which information matters, how the pieces connect, and when something doesn’t add up.

A name appearing in a database doesn’t automatically make it the right person. An address doesn’t necessarily mean someone still lives there. An obituary, social media profile, public record, or online search result can provide an important lead, but each source is only one piece of a much larger picture.

That’s why our work goes beyond simply running a search. We research, cross-reference, verify, and document our findings so our clients have information they can actually use.

For attorneys, law firms, businesses, and other professionals, sometimes the difference is in what you find.

Other times, it’s in what you know to question.

Sleuth Search Partners LLC
Florida Licensed Private Investigative Agency
License

Sometimes multiple sources appear to tell the same story, until one additional piece of information changes the entire p...
08/13/2026

Sometimes multiple sources appear to tell the same story, until one additional piece of information changes the entire picture.

An obituary may describe someone as a child. Social media may reinforce that relationship. Other records may appear consistent. But family structures can be more complicated than they first appear, especially when foster relationships, informal caregiving, adoption, remarriage, or other circumstances are involved.

That’s why investigative research cannot stop at the first seemingly consistent set of results. Information has to be compared, questioned, and verified before conclusions are made.

In heir and family research, the difference between an assumption and a verified relationship can matter.

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