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About This Business

American Research Bureau (ARB) is an international probate research firm specializing in identifying and locating missing or unknown heirs to estate matters worldwide. We assist fiduciaries such as attorneys, executors, insurers, financial institutions, and public administrators responsible for locating heirs and beneficiaries.

Products and Services

American Research Bureau provides heir searches.

BBB Accredited Since: 5/1/1957

Years in Business: 26

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Business Details

BBB File Opened:
10/1/1941
Business Started:
11/5/1998
Business Started Locally:
1/1/1935
Business Incorporated:
10/2/1985
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Alternate Names:
ARB Management
Business Management:
Mr. Steven M Schwartz, Managing Director
Aaron Mehrley, Company Contact

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Aaron Mehrley, Company Contact
Customer Contacts
Aaron Mehrley, Company Contact
Fax numbers
Primary Fax: (801) 484-4440
Additional Phone Numbers
Other Phone: (800) 628-7221

Additional Information

Payment methods
We work on a contingency fee basis and are only paid if our clients receive their rightful inheritance.
Refund and Exchange Policy
The services we offer to heirs are provided on a contingency basis so there are no upfront costs or out-of-pocket expenses for our clients. We stand behind our services with a 100% risk-free guarantee. We provide free courtesy evaluations for fiduciaries which may locate heirs at no cost or obligation.
Business Categories
Genealogy, Investigator

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