Where heirs are found and legacies preserved
We reconnect families across generations through trusted research, historical expertise, and a deep respect for personal legacy—one heir, one story, one truth at a time.
Our Story
From a bold idea to Europe’s trusted genealogy firm
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CORRESPONDENTS WORLDWIDE
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Founded in 2004 by three historians and a university professor, Historikerkanzlei set out to bring professional genealogical and inheritance services to Austria. Since then, we’ve helped thousands of families trace their roots, find missing heirs, and secure their rightful legacy.
Today, our firm includes over 60 in-house experts in history and law, supported by 120 regional correspondents across nearly 100 countries. With a unique blend of legal precision, historical depth, and local insight, we deliver results our clients can trust—wherever their story begins.
What we do
Expert services in genealogy and inheritance
Heir search
Overview
Legal heir searches in intestate succession cases
At Historikerkanzlei, we specialize in the identification of heirs in inheritance matters, offering our services to courts, notaries, lawyers,...
Family research
Overview
Tracing Lineages, Preserving Heritage
At Historikerkanzlei, we offer in-depth family research services for individuals, families, and institutions seeking to explore their genealogical roots, confirm ancestral claims,...
Procurement of documents
Overview
Certified records retrieved from historical archives around the world
Over time, vital records can become difficult to access. They may be stored in separate civil and...
Identification of hereditary medical predispositions
Overview
Uncovering ancestral health patterns through genealogy
Many serious diseases—especially certain forms of cancer and autoimmune disorders—have a genetic basis. These hereditary predispositions can increase the likelihood...
Pro bono
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Genealogy in service of life, memory, and dignity
At Historikerkanzlei, we believe that genealogy is more than a tool for legal claims or historical exploration—it is...
Gentests
Overview
Understanding Your DNA Through Historical Context
Bridging DNA and documentary heritage for deeper insightGenetic testing offers a powerful gateway to understanding your ancestral origins. But on...
OUR IMPACT
Proven global impact driven by results and dedication
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
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EURO PAID TO OUR CLIENTS
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NEW CASES EVERY YEAR
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SATISFIED AND HAPPY CLIENTS
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Testimonials
Client voices and stories from around the world
Lawyer Matthias Braun, specialist in inheritance law and long-term partner, talks about his experiences with...
Dear Ms. Mag. Möstl, Thank you for your information and for making contact. As you...
- A.K.
Dear Marion, I am writing to let you know that I am very satisfied with...
- G.N.
Dear Mr. Nowak, On behalf of my sister, I would like to inform you that...
- K.S.
Good day Ms. Möstl, Your transfer has arrived. Thank you very, very much! My mother...
- E. M. und A. J.
Dearest Ms. Eva. I am sending you this to express my gratitude for the dedication...
- P. P.
Michael, From the bottom of my heart, thank you for finding this. I wish there...
- D. W.
Dear Mr. Schwob, It is a matter of the heart for me to thank you...
- S.E.
Dear Sir or Madam, I am sending you the completed and signed account details form...
- B. S.
Dear Mr. Mag. Jäger! Thank you for your message of 27.01.2021 and your successful efforts....
- M. R.
Dear Sir or Madam, thank you for your message regarding the estate [XXX]. A nice,...
- S.S.
Dear Sir or Madam, in the above matter, my bank details are enclosed. I would...
- Michael P.
Dear Mr. Schwob, today I saw that the money from the inheritance has already been...
- Y. A.
Dear Barbara, I would like to express my sincere thanks to you and the Historiker...
- Frank W.
Dear Sir or Madam, I am sending you my bank details below. Thank you for...
- B. H.
Dear Sir or Madam, first of all I would like to thank you very much...
- G. K.
Dear Sir or Madam, dear Ms. Möstl, thank you for your letter and for sending...
- Your Alexander Z.
Sg.Team I wanted to ask if my bank details came through by email., and I...
- B.R.
Dear Ms. Möstl...wanted to thank you for the great cooperation, the money has since arrived...
- Elke W.
Thank you, everything went well. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a successful...
- X. Y.
Dear Mr. [Schablinger], I would like to thank you for taking care of my case....
- I. G.
Dear Mrs Pfeifer! Now that I’m officially back in the United States I wanted to...
- J.
Dear Eva, hello good day! I hope you are very well despite the cold weather...
- V.
Good morning Mr. Schablinger! You went to great trouble to find me. Our conversation was...
- A.S.
Our offices
100+ countries of global presence and local support
Vienna, AT
- Historikerkanzlei Genealogisch-Historische Recherchen GmbH
- Dr. Karl Lueger Platz 5, A-1010, Vienna, Austria
- +43 (0)1/ 513 96 46
- +43 (0)1/ 513 96 46 - 50
Graz, AT
- Historikerkanzlei Genealogisch-Historische Recherchen GmbH
- Maiffredygasse 8, A-8010 Graz, Austria
- +43 (0)316/ 77 25 80
- +43 (0)316/ 77 25 80 – 50
Linz, AT
- Historikerkanzlei Genealogisch-Historische Recherchen GmbH
- Landstrasse 3, A-4020, Linz, Austria
- +43 (0)732/ 78 17 47
- +43 (0)732/ 78 17 47 – 50
Innsbruck, AT
- Historikerkanzlei Genealogisch-Historische Recherchen GmbH
- Mitterweg 43, Top 1.10, A-6020, Innsbruck, Austria
- +43 (0)512/ 290 501
- +43 (0)512/ 290 501 - Ext. 50
Klagenfurt, AT
- Historikerkanzlei Genealogisch-Historische Recherchen GmbH
- Villacherstrasse 8, A-9020, Klagenfurt, Austria
- +43 (0)463/507 328
- +43 (0)463/507 328 - Ext. 50
Berlin, DE
- Posteri Genealogie GmbH
- 1 Angermünder Street, 10119 Berlin, Germany
- +49 (0) 30 689 58 223
- +49 (0) 30 689 58 224
Zagreb, HR
Budapest, HU
- Probate Research Hungary Kft.
- Irányi u.15, H-1056, Budapest, Hungary
- +36 (0)1 269-9547, +36 (0)1 269-9548
- +36 (0)1 269-9549
Timisoara, RO
- Carpathian Genealogy Research SRL
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Street No. 2, 3rd Floor, Apt. 22, Timisoara, Romania
- +40 356 881 236
Arenzano, IT
Alexandria, US
- North American Genealogical Services, Inc
- 950 N Washington St, Suite #219 Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
- +1 (703) 415 8689
- +1 (703) 951 0689
Zurich, CH
- Aicher, Nobs & Partner GmbH
- Selnaustrasse 33 8001, Zurich, Switzerland
- +41 (0) 44 742 20 83
- +41 (0) 44 742 20 84
Events & Press releases
News, events, and releases from our global work
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Join 50,000+ clients who solved complex inheritance cases with our expert support
We support estate and genealogical cases globally, offering full multilingual service in: German, English, French, Italian, Croatian, Dutch, Polish, Hebrew, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Norwegian, Swedish, Serbian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Spanish, Czech, Ukrainian, and Hungarian.
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