The document provides information on searching for next of kin using genealogy and personal records search engines. It discusses the order of priority under California law for determining who can handle the disposition of remains and probating an estate. It also gives tips on utilizing various records databases and resources to gather information to help identify potential next of kin and family members to notify. Interviews are identified as important to obtain additional details to help with the search.

1. FINDING NEXT OF KIN USING ANCESTRY AND ACCURINT SEARCH ENGINES

6. NAIL YOUR FACTS – Ask for proper spelling ie: Lillian or Lilly Ann- Get LKA. When was the last time you saw this person ie. Yesterday, a year ago, 10 years ago. Don’t ask Yes or No Questions. Remember everyone lies or they simply don’t know much about their friend of 10 years. Every Family has a Cousin It they don’t want to own up to

8. NOW WHAT??

9. THE DAY OF RADIO – 1938 RADIO BROADCAST WAR OF THE WORLD

10. TODAY IS THE DAY OF INFORMATION AND MISINFORMATION Clever photography created this hoax – an email that spread claiming that Guinness World Record declared this pooch the largest dog in the world.

11. SO WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THE MAZE OF INFORMATION AND DATA?

12. HOW DO YOU FIND WALDO IN A SEA OF WALDOS?

15. WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE FAMILY – FIND A FRIEND/ASSOCIATE /NEIGHBOR THAT COULD ACT AS A GOOD HISTORIAN. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT INFORMATION WILL HELP YOU DETERMINE A STRONG LINK TO A WEAK LINK

30. Families from New Orleans were evacuated and still looking for loved ones Many seniors from New Orleans were evacuated to the Texas Astrodome following Hurricane Katrina A volunteer evacuation was called across south east Texas

54. You start with what you know – and expand – the more you know the more you’re able to fit the puzzle pieces together Use Criss/Cross – gives you owner information and possible tenant names Use 411.com to learn where the utilities are going to Use CLETS to learn of any law enforcement contacts at the residence you’re going to Use Ancestry to learn of possible siblings, marriages and children Use Accurint and perform address histories to learn who is associated with that address

55. CONNECTING THE DOTS IS A LEARNED SKILLED YOU CAN DO THIS WITH PRACTICE

56. WE ALL NEED A HELPING HAND THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME