How do I find property ancestors?

Try an online search for the county name plus deeds genealogy. Then you can use the index information to find the deed on microfilm through FamilySearch or a local archive, on a visit to the courthouse, or via a written request for photocopies.

How can I find out who land belongs to?

You could:

ask neighbours or adjoining landowners if they know who the owner(s) might be;
ask local residents if they have any ideas about who might own it, as they may have lived in the area for a number of years and have ‘local knowledge’;
ask in the local pub, post office or shop;

How do I find out who owns land in NZ?

Access property ownership and boundaries data through the LINZ Data Service. LINZ is the authoritative source of land title and cadastral survey records for New Zealand. These records contain information about property ownership and boundaries, and are essential to maintain property rights across the country.

How do I find deeds on FamilySearch?

The Family History Library has a large collection of deed records including most counties and towns. To access these records go to the FamilySearch Catalog Place Search – type in County or Town where the land was at.

How do I find old census records?

The National Archives has the census schedules on microfilm available from 1790 to 1940, and online access is available through our digitization partners (free at any National Archives facility). See our Census Resources page to search the digitized records on our partners’ websites.

How do I find covenants on land?

Go on to the Land Registry’s official website, where you can apply for copies of the title of the property by inputting the address of the property. If the Land Registry can locate the property as registered, a title number will be confirmed as relating to the property.

How much does it cost to have land surveyed in NZ?

Site Survey Costs & Timing (incl. Marking Boundaries) Marking existing boundaries for either building or sale purposes – $1,500 to $3,500 range. A site (topographic) survey between $1,800 and $3,000. Certification to Council in relation to building position or site coverage – $1,500 to $4,000.

How can I find out where my ancestor owned land?

If your ancestor owned land in the U.S., you may be able to find the exact location in the U.S. County Land Ownership Atlases, 1864-1918 or Historic Land Ownership and Reference Atlases, 1507-2000. Use “Browse” to select the state and county where your ancestor lived, then view the Table of Contents in the atlas to find the town you want

Where can I find land records in FamilySearch?

Other land records are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under: To access these records and look for a specific place, go to the Library Catalog and then type in the name of the place you are searching for. A list will come up and you can choose the one you want. Click on Search.

How to find out if my father left me any assets?

If not, you will need to proceed according to intestacy laws. If your deceased father created a will during his lifetime, he will likely have left a copy of the will with his attorney. The will should name an executor, who is responsible for managing a deceased individual’s estate and distributing assets to the decedent’s beneficiaries.

Where can I find a list of assets?

Motor vehicle registrations will not only reveal what car he or she is currently driving, but you may also even find a motorcycle, a classic automobile or even an expensive car collection. Small watercraft or boats are typically registered in a state, but larger, more expensive boats must be registered with the US Coast Guard.

Where can I find information about my assets?

Public asset records disclose information about a person’s assets. The details available falls under various categories, such as property ownership, vehicles, vessels, aircraft, income, one’s net worth, investments, business ownership, intangible assets and even stock holdings.

How to find the owner of an asset?

Locate Assets with Infotracer.com A comprehensive asset search tracks down ownership information that is available to the public on a given asset, from land, vehicles, houses, boats, planes, to companies, trust accounts, checking and savings accounts, financial investments (brokerage accounts, stocks, bonds, etc.).

Where can I find a list of unclaimed assets?

To search for these assets, go to www.missingmoney.com, which you can also reach by typing www.unclaimed.org and clicking on the MissingMoney.com link. The National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators endorses the site, which has records from at least 35 states and the District of Columbia and links to agencies in the other states.