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Inheritance & estate registry guides

Case status, probate indexes, documents, privacy, and certified copies—plus support tiers for families and professionals.

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What we publish

Core topics

Each guide explains how the registry handles that part of an estate or inheritance matter.

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Check inheritance case status

Use your registry case or file number to see the latest determination, pending actions, and timeline updates posted by the National Inheritance & Estate Registry.

check Secure lookup without creating an account (optional sign-in for sensitive actions)
check Timeline mirrors what administrators record—same view as public result pages
check Support for beneficiary, executor, and authorized representative contexts
check Links to upload missing documents when status shows action required

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Probate records & public indexes

Search published indexes of estate matters, fiduciary appointments, and notices used in inheritance verification—aligned with how cases are opened and closed in the registry.

check Indexed decedent names, case types, and filing dates where public by law
check Cross-links to case status when a matter is active in this portal
check Guidance on ordering certified extracts for court or tax use
check Filters for jurisdiction and record year where the catalog supports them

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Documents for inheritance filings

Checklists for death certificates, identification, authority to act, and court orders commonly required when opening or updating a registry case.

check Government-issued ID for named parties
check Certified death certificate and translations if applicable
check Letters testamentary / administration or signed authority
check Contact information consistent across all forms

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For executors, administrators & counsel

How law firms and fiduciaries use the registry: delegated access, bulk references, and aligning court filings with registry case numbers.

check Organization accounts where offered
check Consistent mapping between court case numbers and registry IDs
check Downloadable determination notices for client files
check Escalation paths for data corrections

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Privacy, records & your rights

How the registry collects, uses, and retains personal data for inheritance matters—and how to request corrections or restricted handling.

check Lawful bases for processing case and identity data
check Retention schedules tied to case closure and appeals windows
check Correction requests for demonstrable errors
check Opt-out of optional communications where not legally required

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Certified copies & extracts

Order stamped extracts of registry determinations, index entries, and notices suitable for banks, courts, and other institutions.

check Digital and paper delivery options by jurisdiction
check Fees displayed before checkout
check Fulfillment tracking references
check Replacement policy for lost certificates

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Support levels

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More help for firms and fiduciaries; self-service status remains free for the public.

Public

Self-service

done Case status lookup
done Email reminders
done Help center

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Assisted

Faster help

done Everything in Public
done Priority inquiry queue
done Extended phone hours
done Document prep tips

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Firm

Practices at scale

done Everything in Assisted
done Dedicated liaison
done Bulk references
done Quarterly briefing

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Who we support

Typical audiences for registry services and certified records.

Families & beneficiaries Executors & trustees Probate & estate counsel Banks & title agents Tax & accounting firms

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