Family and Forensic Genealogy
Services
Probate Research
This is research conducted for probate cases (usually intestate) and includes 20 hours of research to start. Depending on how complicated the research is, it may require more than 20 hours to complete a project. At the conclusion of the research, a digital affidavit consisting of one or more relationship charts, supporting documentation, and citations is provided. A folder or binder containing any certified copies of vital records obtained is also provided. A hard copy of the signed affidavit and supporting documentation can be provided at an additional cost, dependent upon the size and complexity of the document. This package does not include expert witness testimony.
Starting at $2500 [Rate $125/hr]
GUArdianship Research
This is research conducted for guardianship cases and includes 20 hours hours of research to start. Depending on how complicated the research is, it may require more than 20 hours to complete a project. At the conclusion of the research, a digital affidavit consisting of one or more relationship charts, supporting documentation, citations, and a list of living relatives along with their most recent contact information available, is provided. A folder or binder containing any certified copies of vital records obtained is also provided. A hard copy of the signed affidavit and supporting documentation can be provided at an additional cost, dependent upon the size and complexity of the document. This package does not include expert witness testimony.
Starting at $2500 [Rate $125/hr]
Expert Witness Services
Expert witness services are provided as appended to Probate or Guardianship cases performed by F&F Genealogy, LCC, at an hourly rate of $150/hr for a time in court, testimony time, and travel time, plus mileage, meals, as well as travel expenses and accommodations (when necessary) and expenses. The minimum charge for this package is 4 hours or $500 plus expenses.
Starting at $500 [Rate $15o/hr]
Christine Cochran
I have been a genealogist for over 30 years. I specialize in research within the United States but have also done research in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe. I provide genealogical research, consulting, presentations, and classes with a focus on forensic genealogy for probate cases, guardianship cases, and expert witness testimony. I have also done research for the popular TV Series “Finding Your Roots” starring Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. My educational background is in engineering and database administration. Contact me if you need a “feet-on-the-ground” genealogist, guidance and/or research for heir determination, or an affidavit for probate court cases. My most popular CLE classes are “Forensic Genealogy and Its Applications” and “Pruning a Dirty Tree.” Give me a call, and we will talk about your specific needs.
Continuing Legal Education – CLE
Do you need to determine the living relatives for a probate or guardianship case? Maybe you tried using an online genealogy site but it quickly became confusing or unwieldy.
Forensic Genealogy and its Applications
Pruning a Dirty Tree
You have a family tree that you built with the top online genealogy websites in the nation. You’re good to go, right? Not necessarily. How do you take an online family tree and shore it up to be a defensible tool in court? This presentation will discuss the types of data you will find on online genealogy websites and how to recognize weaknesses in the tree. Learn how to take your client’s family tree from a “dirty tree” to a strong “defensible tree.
Past Appearences
CLE Akron-Summit County Bar Association – Pruning a Dirty Tree
You have a family tree that you built with the top online genealogy websites in the nation. You’re good to go, right? Not necessarily. How do you take an online family tree and shore it up to be a defensible tool in court? This presentation will discuss the types of...
Finding Your Roots Season 10 Episode 3 – Ed O’Neill
Forensic & Family Genealogy provided the results of land records research conducted in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, contributing to the genealogy of well-known celebrity Ed O'Neill who was a guest star on Finding Your Roots Season 10 Episode 3. Sammy Hagar...
Cleveland Bar Association – Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
What is forensic genealogy? How is it applied? Who needs a forensic genealogist? Christine Cochran, forensic genealogist for Forensic & Family Genealogy, LLC., answered the whys and wherefores for members of the Cleveland Bar Association Bar Association.
Akron-Summit County Bar Association – Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
What is forensic genealogy? How is it applied? Who needs a forensic genealogist? Christine Cochran, forensic genealogist for Forensic & Family Genealogy, LLC., answered the whys and wherefores for members of the Akron-Summit County Bar Association.
KGNU 88.5 FM Radio – Connections
Host Kathy Partridge interviewed professional genealogists Mark Fearer and Christine Cochran, both members of the Colorado chapter of The Association for Professional Genealogists. The topic covered the growing popularity of genealogy, how to get started and related...
YouTube: Genealogy TV – What is Forensic Genealogy?
We think of genealogy in terms of researching our family history, but it is an investigative science used in legal areas. Learn how we define forensic genealogy and its application in real estate, criminal investigations, repatriation of military remains, natural...
YouTube: Genealogy TV – Anton Woode: Boy Murderer
Professional genealogist Christine Cochran discusses the use of prison records to mine genealogical records! A fascinating case study featuring Anton Woode, the youngest person to be incarcerated in the Canyon City Federal Penitentiary. See the plethora of...
YouTube: Genealogy TV – A Mule and 175 lbs of Bacon
In this episode of the Genealogy TV Channel – Footnotes series Connie Knox and I discuss the Southern Claims Commission records. Your genealogy research will explode with all the information your find in this record set!! To learn more about this video or...
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