Pricing

Every family history question is different. My pricing reflects a structured, evidence-based approach designed to provide clarity before committing to deeper research.

Genealogy Research Assessment

Most projects begin with a Genealogy Research Assessment. This is the entry point for working together.

The assessment focuses on one clearly defined research question and evaluates whether the available evidence supports it.

What’s Included

• Review of key records and known facts
• Analysis of names, relationships, dates, and locations
• Identification of evidentiary strengths, gaps, and conflicts
• A written summary with conclusions and recommended next steps

Flat fee: $500
Typical turnaround: 2–3 weeks

This step is designed to provide clarity — not to “solve everything.”

Assisted Research Assessment

Some clients need help gathering, organizing, or clarifying materials before an assessment can begin.

In those cases, I offer an Assisted Research Assessment, which includes preparatory support in addition to the standard assessment.

Fee: $650–$750 (depending on complexity)

Focused Genealogy Research (Phase 2)

If the assessment indicates that further research is warranted, I will propose a follow-on project with clearly defined scope.

Phase 2 research may include targeted archival research, cross-record analysis, or extended family reconstruction —
always grounded in evidence and realistic expectations.

Phase 2 work is quoted separately based on scope, time, and complexity.

What Is Not Included

To keep work focused and responsible, the following are not included in the assessment:

• Extended archival retrieval beyond readily available records
• Reconstruction of unrelated family branches
• Correction of entire online family trees
• Immigration disasters or unrelated identity investigations
• DNA analysis beyond high-level interpretive guidance
• Formal lineage proofs or publication-ready reports

Additional work can always be discussed and proposed separately.

Next Steps

If you’re considering working together, the best place to start is a focused assessment.

I’m happy to review your question and let you know whether an assessment is the right next step.