Tracking down obituaries heirs....

[Ricardo Olea]

Hello BP,

Before I go down the rabbits "whole" on researching how to get this done I thought Id ask the more experienced members for some insight. How would I go about tracking down the heirs of recent obituaries? Ancestry.com or third party sight like that? I know it can be done and I am willing to do the leg work. Looking forward to the responses. Thanks in advance.

Ricardo 

[David Dey]

@Luka Milicevic is right, public records are the key!! 

Just like he said: 

First check the county assessor's site and see if the relatives (last name just as Luka said) live around.

Second, check out the clerks records/ register of deeds and see if a probate has been started.  If so, the names and addresses will be listed in the petition. (As will all the pertinent info about the situation, including wills and other properties included)

Third, many times the obit will include the city and state where the heir lives.  Again, the assessor's site is going to come into play.  

Fourth, Social networks like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.  

Fifth and most under appreciated, Google!!

"John Smith" Phoenix Arizona may get you to the person quicker than all the other sites put together.  

(Hint: try this search on Google)

John Smith site:Facebook.com 

What it will do is search for "John Smith" only on facebook's site. With a more unique name, this can really come in handy!!

Yes this can be very time consuming, but when you make 30-50k profit from a lead, isn't it worth a lil elbow grease?

Hope this helps!! :)