Heirs, Missing Persons, Unknowns and Holocaust Survivors

This specialized and sensitive field addresses the proceedings required when a deceased person's heirs include individuals whose whereabouts are unknown, who disappeared many years ago, or who perished in the Holocaust without their death being formally registered.

In such cases, a declaration of death may be required — a legal proceeding at the end of which the court declares the death of a person whose fate is unknown. Our firm has extensive experience handling such proceedings, which include gathering evidence, testimonies and historical documents, and representing clients before the court.

In addition, we assist in locating unknown heirs — sometimes entire generations of families separated and scattered across different countries. We use archival research, legal genealogy, and connections with international bodies to identify all those entitled to their share of the estate.