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Estate Research Associates, Inc.

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  • Review from Walter H

    5 stars

    11/04/2024

    **** was an outstanding person to have working on my side. Great communication was always reporting new updates where we stood and never made promises he didnt follow through ***** times I felt like I was bothering him texting or calling and he told me your not bothering me I work for you and that was a understatement **** went above anyone I have ever hired or paid to work for me. If **** is just getting in touch with you and your feeling skeptical trust me I did to but from the bottom of my heart if there is anyone in this world I would say for you to trust it would be **** and I would put my life on it. **** I just cant tell you thank you enough for your long hours and dedication honestly THANK YOU
  • Review from Janis L

    5 stars

    10/29/2024

    **** was so warm and reassuring about the whole process. He kept me informed about each of the steps that needed to be taken care of. He worked very hard to find all of the heirs in our scattered family. He is both personable and very professional.
  • Review from Nancy B

    5 stars

    10/15/2024

    Paul was informative, courteous, compassionate and absolutely amazing to work with. Thought it was a scam at first but he provided every type of document and information to show it was no scam. Received my payout due to his loyal work. Highly recommended!!
  • Review from Ann P

    5 stars

    09/13/2024

    As someone in the research profession, I was impressed by Paul and Estate Research Associates from the start. Yes, my scam hackles raised at first, but Paul is a consummate professional and was thorough in his proof that this was legitimate. Communication was also thorough but not excessive throughout the process. If ERA contacts you, Paul assured that this firm is excellent and you are in good hands. And lucky!
  • Review from Rosalind T

    5 stars

    08/17/2024

    Outstanding! When Paul first contacted me, I thought it might have been a scam, but he was great at convincing me he is legit! The process and legal machinations took 3 years, but Paul was in constant communication with me, letting me know what was going on. We finally closed on the matter and my found money was found! Wonderful to work with and a wonderful outcome.
  • Review from Karen H

    5 stars

    06/05/2024

    This firm was incredible to deal with start to finish. Very professional knowledgeable and made me feel confortable and assured everthing was legitimate. If I had not answered the call and believe it was a scam I would not have this Found money. Thanks to all for making things easy and safe. I highly recommend if you get a call listen.
  • Review from Jim R

    5 stars

    06/05/2024

    Fantastic to work with. Great follow up and kept us informed throughout the process.
  • Review from Cyndi D

    5 stars

    01/15/2024

    If you are ever contacted by ERA, know that you are in great hands. I had no idea of an unclaimed inheritance until I was contacted by Paul. Everything he said through the entire process was completely accurate, professional, and had no out of pocket expense on my part. The process took just a few months and it was an absolute pleasure working with ERA, thank you for all you do for people!
  • Review from Ann Marie K

    5 stars

    12/05/2023

    Very happy with their services. I was contacted about a possible inheritance we knew nothing about. At first I suspected a scam but after doing some research we decided to move forward. **** was very professional and handled everything. Would definitely recommend them.
  • Review from Rebecca M

    5 stars

    06/02/2023

     I was contacted by Paul E a private investigator about an inheritance that I wasn't aware of. After verifying the legitimacy of his firm and the information I was given about the inheritance I was ready to move forward. Paul and his associates made it all really easy to understand. Within months I had gotten my inheritance.

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