Family / Probate

The area of family and probate issues, investigations and law require a unique set of skills to handle the emotional nature of these cases.

Probate investigations aim to ensure that the division of assets within a will, trust, or estate is fair and equitable. However, this process can be complicated if required documents or records cannot be obtained, heirs or witnesses cannot be located, or assets are hidden or poorly recorded. These issues can result in some parties receiving an unfair share of their rightful assets.

At MacNeil, we offer a comprehensive range of services that cover all aspects of family and probate law and situations. Our services require confidentiality, discretion, sensitivity, empathy, and expert investigative work with impeccable attention to detail.

We understand that if you are contacting us in this area, you may be going through challenging times for your family. Our services provide solutions for standard probate needs to complex matters such as hidden assets, matrimonial litigation, missing heirs, parental kidnapping, runaways, child neglect or custody disputes, elder abuse and neglect, and locating birth parents or children.

We have expertise in collecting and compiling relevant court-ready evidence for cases involving child custody or abuse, elder neglect or abuse, and court-ordered substance abuse treatment, among others.

We are sensitive to the fact that if you are questioning the care and safety of your child or family member when they are in the company of others – time is of the essence – recognizing we may only get one opportunity to capture the information you seek. We address these matters immediately and with utmost dedication, fortitude, and perseverance.

Suspicion of substance abuse, dangerous behaviors, or controlling and toxic relationships can cripple parents with fear. This can be an extremely volatile time for families and evidence must be collected discreetly. We know that it is incredibly difficult when a child or loved one is battling substance abuse or mental health challenges. We understand how complex and emotionally straining that fear becomes if they go missing.

We deploy specialized skills and methods, activate extended resources, and use surveillance, technology, social media, and dedicated networks of professionals to locate missing loved ones.

For those interested in seeking their birth families, our services are designed to help families navigate through this overwhelming process. We offer a mix of forensic methods including investigative genetic genealogy to identify and locate lost and unknown family members.

In summary, we provide a comprehensive range of services that cover all aspects of family and probate law. We offer expertise, sensitivity, empathy, and discretion to help families during challenging times.

A Sample of our Services