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Your Inheritance Connection.
Since 1935, our mission has been to connect heirs to their lawful inheritance.






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American Research Bureau has been successfully connecting heirs with their
lawful inheritance since 1935. Our skillful research, knowledge of estate law
and proven investigative techniques have made us the trusted leader in
international probate research. In some cases, we also re-establish
long-forgotten family relationships. We don’t get paid until you do, therefore
we are highly invested in establishing and securing your inheritance as quickly
as possible. We look forward to earning your business and being your inheritance
connection.

Watch this video about what we do, hear from some of our past clients and learn
about how ARB connects you with your lawful inheritance.




American Research Bureau is A+ Rated by the Better Business Bureau and has
extremely positive reviews on Google. ARB is also associated with many
professional organizations.




How We Deliver Your Inheritance

Through our skillful research, knowledge of estate law and proven investigative
techniques, we are able to thoroughly build the best case for our heirs to
secure their lawful inheritance.




KEY STEPS IN THE PROBATE PROCESS

 1. Identify
    American Research Bureau (ARB) reviews thousands of matters to identify
    situations where missing and unknown heirs need to be located.
 2. Research
    ARB relies on its research team – with more than 200 years of combined
    research experience – to identify and locate lawful heirs.
 3. Contact
    ARB researchers contact potential heirs in a variety of ways, including by
    phone, email, text, letters, or in person.
 4. Agreement
    Heirs sign the Agreement and Assignment confirming terms of payment. ARB
    receives payment only if and when clients receive their money.
 5. Document
    ARB document specialists gather and organize essential documentation to
    establish the legal relationship and entitlement of clients.
 6. Heirship
    If necessary, the court requires claimants to submit evidence of their
    entitlement. The court reviews the documentation and issues an order
    declaring the lawful heirs.
 7. Accounting
    Those in charge of the assets account for claims, income, expenses, taxes,
    gains or losses on sales, etc. Proposed distribution from remaining assets
    is presented to the court for approval.
 8. Distribution
    Payment is made in accordance with each heir’s entitlement and the assets
    available for distribution from the accounting. ARB is paid in accordance
    with the Agreement and Assignment.



Our Research Team

Our probate researchers have more than 200 years of combined experience and
extensive knowledge investigating and tracing complicated family histories to
establish heirship. We employ proprietary data-gathering techniques and
technologies that have helped us successfully resolve thousands of cases
throughout the United States and abroad.

To view the full team click here.




STEVEN SCHWARTZ

Managing Executive Director

With over 30 years of experience in helping connect families with their rightful
inheritance, Steve has spent his career creating great customer experiences and
leading teams to maximize their potential. Steve joined ARB upon graduating from
Brigham Young University in 1992. A history major, he is blessed with an ability
to listen to people and relishes solving challenges. Much of Steve’s time away
from work is spent in activities with his family.

Email:smschwartz@arb.com


MICHAEL ROBINSON

HR & Business Operations Manager

Mike has a long history with American Research Bureau, joining the team in June
2003. He has been Office Manager, Research Assistant, Researcher, Research
Manager, Research Director and is now Human Resources and Business Operations
Manager. Mike has a Business Administration and Management degree from Southern
Utah University. Mike enjoys making a difference in people’s lives. He also
loves to spend time outdoors, hiking, biking, and fishing across Utah’s
spectacular landscapes.

Email:mdrobinson@arb.com


AUBREY HEMINGWAY

Research Manager

Aubrey joined American Research Bureau’s research team in 2015. She is
passionate about connecting people with their lawful inheritances and has been a
dedicated genealogist for many years. Aubrey is fair, balanced, optimistic, and
leads with a positive attitude. Before joining the ARB team, she worked in Human
Resources. Aubrey enjoys any chance she gets to sing and dance. And yes, Aubrey
is related to Ernest Hemingway.



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Email:ahemingway@arb.com


J. DANIEL SCHWARTZ

Executive Director - Research

The senior of four Schwartz brothers, Dan serves as ARB Research Director. Dan
joined the company in 1987 while working on his business degree at Brigham Young
University. One of the foremost experts in the field of forensic genealogy, Dan
has testified as an expert witness in more than 75 estate proceedings throughout
the U.S. He counts among his greatest thrills solving difficult cases. Dan loves
boating, is an avid sports fan and youth sports coach.

Email:jdschwartz@arb.com


JOEL MIYASAKI

Research Manager

Joel joined ARB after spending several years creating detailed family histories
for private clients. Joel has a master’s degree in American history and brings
exceptional research skills to his work as a Research Manager. He is
particularly adept at solving cases with family connections that are difficult
to establish and loves helping to ensure that ARB clients can claim their lawful
inheritances. Joel plays the French horn and is a self-confessed political
junkie.

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Email:jtmiyasaki@arb.com


NATHAN CROFT

Research Manager

Nathan hails from the Pacific Northwest, where he studied journalism at the
University of Washington. He joined the ARB team early on in his career, and he
is especially gratified when he can secure an inheritance for someone who may
have otherwise been left out. Skilled in “big picture” thinking, Nathan pulls
together many different clues to solve difficult research puzzles. He enjoys
taking time to reflect while hiking in the nearby mountains, and while
completing woodworking projects.

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Email:nccroft@arb.com


SOPHIE BARRON

Kinship Manager

Sophie joined ARB in 2018, however, she is not new to the industry. Previously,
Sophie spent over 11 years in the industry in a variety of roles, including
court reporter, probate researcher, and case manager. Sophie enjoys providing
expert testimony and thrives on challenging research and problem solving,
helping families discover their past. A native of the Republic of Georgia,
Sophie’s passion is travel. She loves to explore other cultures, try new
cuisine, and make memories with her family. As a resident of New York City,
Sophie also enjoys attending Broadway musicals.

Email:sbarron@arb.com


ALYSSA FONOIMOANA

Research Associate

Alyssa was born and raised in Eastern Washington on the banks of the mighty
Columbia River. She earned an Associate’s Degree from BYU-Hawaii and her
Bachelor’s degree in Family History & Genealogy from BYU. Alyssa then worked at
the Granite Mountain Records Vault digitizing records for Family Search. She
also spent time on Ancestry’s corporate research team. Alyssa loves the
rewarding feeling of locating a missing heir and connecting them to their lawful
inheritance as well as to lost family members. She counts attention to detail
and the ability to solve difficult research problems among her greatest skills.
Outside of work, Alyssa enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants with her
husband, reading, and playing board games with family and friends.

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Email:afonoimoana@arb.com


BARRY MILLER

Senior Probate Researcher

Barry has been with American Research Bureau for over 30 years. He approaches
everything with energy, enthusiasm, and speed. His honest, professional approach
has enabled him to connect thousands of unknown and missing heirs with their
lawful inheritance. Originally from Las Vegas, Barry is now an avid runner in
the Wasatch Mountains of Utah – sometimes competing in 100-mile trail races! He
also enjoys spending quality time with his family.

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Email:bbmiller@arb.com


CAROLYN WEBBER

Researcher

Carolyn was born in England then spent much of her childhood among the
alligators and snakes in rural Florida swamps. It was during this early phase in
her life that she fell in love with family history research. To pursue her
passion, Carolyn honed her skills by helping others with their genealogical
research. She later received a Family History & Genealogy degree from Brigham
Young University.  Carolyn is always excited to solve mysteries and make family
connections. She has established herself as a DNA Matchmaker, combining genetic
genealogy and traditional family history research to solve complex cases. A
mother of ten, Carolyn has a diverse set of interests, from hiking, biking, and
sailing, to sewing, quilting, and restoring furniture. She has lived and
traveled throughout much of the United States and abroad, and is happy to now
call Utah home.

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Email:cjwebber@arb.com


DANNY KERL

Probate Researcher

Danny was born and raised in Massapequa Park, NY. While attending Stonehill
College, he played goalkeeper for the soccer team and earned a B.A. in History.
Following college, Danny was a financial advisor for Prudential and then spent
eight years in operations with Goldman Sachs where he developed keen process
management, business intelligence, and team collaboration skills. Just prior to
joining ARB, Danny spent time honing his business development skills at a client
experience software company. Danny brings a passion for historical research and
a desire to create positive experiences for his clients to his work. He is
detail oriented and possesses strong technical skills. Outside of work, Danny
enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, skiing and hiking in the
mountains, and is an avid follower of NY sports and the English Premier League.

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Email:dkerl@arb.com


FORREST EMMETT

Research Associate

Forrest is a graduate of BYU with a degree in Family History and Genealogy.
During college, he completed several interesting internships, including an
internship in Norway at a museum and with the Chester Fritz Library at the
University of North Dakota. Prior to ARB, Forrest worked at Price Genealogy
solving complex family histories through DNA and tracing Scandinavian Genealogy
back to the 1700s. He is adept at using logic to examine a puzzle from every
angle until the right answer becomes clear. Forrest finds it thrilling to
discover family connections that have been lost or forgotten and he enjoys
helping ensure that estate inheritances go to all family members who should
rightfully inherit. Outside of work, Forrest enjoys spending time with family,
playing board and card games, juggling, playing the piano, and studying and
speaking the Norwegian language. He also edits a newsletter for the Solørlag of
America, a social group for people with ancestors from Southwestern Norway.

Email:femmett@arb.com


HAZEL SCULLIN

Probate Researcher

Research and genealogy are Hazel’s passions. Hazel has completed internships at
FamilySearch, the LDS Church History Library, and Family Locket Genealogists.
She was also a research assistant at the Neal A. Maxwell Institute of Religious
Scholarship and a Teaching Assistant in the Department of History while
completing her bachelor’s degree in Family History and Genealogy at Brigham
Young University. Hazel is particularly adept at solving complex research
problems and feels rewarded when helping clients claim their inheritance.
Outside of work Hazel enjoys traveling and all things Harry Potter.

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Email:hsscullin@arb.com


HILLARY HUGHES-ALBRECHT

Research Associate

Growing up 30 minutes outside of Boston, Hillary gained a love and appreciation
for history at an early age. Her love of history led her to earn a degree in
Family History and Genealogy from Brigham Young University. Hillary has interned
at the National Archives Museum in Washington DC, lived abroad in England,
China, and Taiwan, and is fluent in Chinese. She prides herself in conducting
difficult research and loves to see all the pieces of the puzzle come together.
Hillary get chills when she holds a vital record, a piece of history, in her
hands, as she ponders what has transpired in that person’s life. When not at
work, Hillary loves to travel, play the harp, cheer on the Boston Red Sox, and
can’t get enough of everything Disney.

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Email:hhughes@arb.com


MEREDITH KENNEY

Research Associate

Meredith graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Family History & Genealogy in 2022, and was thrilled to join the ARB team upon
graduating. During her time at BYU she worked on a project in conjunction with
the Army’s Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency in which she located next-of-kin
for soldiers who had died in past overseas conflicts. That project gave her a
love for descendancy research and ultimately led her to the American Research
Bureau! When she isn’t solving mysteries for ARB she can typically be found at
home enjoying life with her husband who shares her love for playing card and
board games, reading, pickleball, fishing, movies, laughing, and caring for
their four rabbits.

Email:mkenney@arb.com


MOLLY HANSEN

Research Associate

Molly earned a B.A. in Family History/Genealogy from Brigham Young University.
Throughout her educational career, Molly completed an internship at
FamilySearch, worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of History, held
many Research Assistant positions, ran her genealogy business, and was published
in BYU’s Thetean. One of Molly’s greatest passions is helping people connect
with their families, both alive and deceased. Outside of work, Molly enjoys
rockhounding, tending to her houseplants, and playing an inordinate amount of
card games with her family and friends.

Email:mhansen@arb.com


NATE ANDREW

Probate Researcher

Armed with two master’s degrees, a PhD in Political Science, and over 10 years
in client facing roles, Nate decided to start his own genealogy business.
Fortunately ARB was able to join forces with Nate and utilize his exceptional
problem solving skills to locate missing and unknown heirs. Nate is highly
skilled at connecting the dots utilizing professional research techniques and
loves the collaboration and comradery with his teammates. Prior to joining ARB,
Nate spent time teaching English in China and has traced his ancestry back to a
Serbian great-great grandfather who was knighted by the Emperor of Austria.
Royalty indeed!

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Email:nandrew@arb.com


SHAWN LARSEN

Probate Researcher

Connecting with people and building trust has always been a strength for Shawn.
He loves sharing the good news of an inheritance with his clients. Shawn loves
spending time in the great outdoors, backpacking, camping, or spending time on
the water. He spent two amazing years serving the people of South Africa as a
missionary for his church. Prior to joining ARB, Shawn earned a Bachelor’s
Degree in Business Management from BYU-Idaho. During his education, Shawn had
the privilege of serving as a fishing guide in Juneau, Alaska. Following
graduation, he spent time hiring and training new teams across the country at
new store openings for a major retailer.

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Email:sclarsen@arb.com


TROY ADAIR

Senior Probate Researcher

Another ARB veteran, Troy earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from
the University of Utah and a master’s degree in Asian studies from the
University of Washington. Troy joined ARB in 1991. He has been involved with
research throughout his ARB career and now serves as a Probate Researcher. Troy
comes by his research skill naturally, given that he has identified five
generations of his own family history. Troy enjoys cycling, hiking, and sailing
when he’s not chasing genealogical mysteries.

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Email:stadair@arb.com



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probate research. We specialize in locating next of kin and tracing missing or
unknown heirs worldwide. Without us, many heirs would be omitted and denied
their lawful inheritance. If no assets are recovered, our clients pay nothing.
We provide efficient and reliable solutions to attorneys, estate administrators
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