ADD HOLSTEIN Erbenermittlung GmbH
The ADD HOLSTEIN Erbenermittlung GmbH is a joint creation of Jan-Mathis Holstein and ADD Associés.
Our staff in Berlin and Cologne are available to you personally and on site. All of our employees, without exception, have years of experience in handling unsettled estate cases and are experts in the field of heir searches. At the same time, we can draw on an unparalleled international network and state-of-the-art research facilities.
ADD Associés is one of the world's leading companies in the field of heir tracing and has 27 locations in France, a further 7 foreign offices and over 170 employees worldwide. ADD has unique databases and IT solutions. This cooperation enables us to conduct faster searches and achieve a higher success rate.
Jan-Mathis Holstein has deep roots in the industry. Before joining ADD HOLSTEIN , he was for many years the managing director of one of the leading heir investigation companies in Germany, was a director of the International Association of Heir Investigators (IAPPR) and has been honored several times for his work at the Probate Research Awards.
On April 18, 2024, ADD HOLSTEIN was honored as the best international company in the field of heir tracing at the Probate Industry Awards in London.
We are members of the following associations:
IAPPR
International Association of
Professional Probate Researchers,
Genealogists & Heir Hunters
The international association of professional estate agents was founded in London in 2017 with the participation of our Managing Director Jan-Mathis Holstein. The now almost 20 member companies are committed to professionalizing the global heir search industry and have signed up to a common code of conduct.
APG
Association of
Professional
Genealogists
All genealogists working for us are members of the International Association of Professional Genealogists (APG). This worldwide largest association of its kind comprises more than 2000 professional genealogists in over 40 countries. A prerequisite for the individual membership of the respective genealogist is regular continuing education in the respective field of work.
GdF
Génealogistes
de
France
The Association of Genealogists in France brings together both professional genealogists and professional genealogists. The more than 120 member companies employ over 1000 people. Members must meet strict requirements in the areas of data protection, insurance and professionalism.
VDEE
Association
Deutscher
Erbenermittler e.V.
The Verband Deutscher Erbenermittler was founded in Berlin in 2010 by heir tracing companies from all over Germany.
The VDEE is an association registered with the German Bundestag. It provides information about the professional group as well as the standards and practices of reputable heir tracing and the handling of estate matters.
