IGS Belgium
International Genealogy Services Belgium was founded by An Stofferis, with more than 10 years of experience in probate research.
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International Genealogy Services Belgium is a probate research firm operating in Belgium and abroad, particularly in the Benelux countries, and working in close collaboration with other probate research companies. We offer a wide range of services and are one of the main partners of notaries, lawyers, financial institutions, and insurance companies.
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In a society where family structures are often highly complex, legal professionals such as notaries and lawyers increasingly rely on the expertise of probate genealogists. Whether it is to resolve inheritance issues, allocate dormant assets, or recover looted artwork, inheritance law is a specialized field that requires a professional approach.
In matters of succession, determining the rightful heirs is not always straightforward. As probate genealogists, we specialize in worldwide succession research to facilitate the settlement and distribution of an estate.
Read moreDormant Bank Accounts and Life Insurance Policies.
Banks and insurance companies are legally required to trace the rightful beneficiaries of dormant assets. To prevent these assets from being transferred to the Belgian state after an inheritance, International Genealogy Services Belgium conducts thorough investigations.
International Genealogy Services Belgium collaborates with legal experts and art historians to trace and identify artworks looted during the Nazi occupation or the colonial period.
Read moreWith International Genealogy Services Belgium, you can count on a partner whose experience guarantees quality and expertise. Additionally, we have an extensive network of experts across various fields.
International Genealogy Services Belgium was founded by An Stofferis, with more than 10 years of experience in probate research.
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On November 18, 2024, An Stofferis establishes GEN-B – the Belgian Federation of Probate Genealogists – in close collaboration with the French sister organization 'Généalogistes de France'.
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An Stofferis played an important role in introducing amends to the Royal Decree of July 16, 1992, regarding access to information from population registers and the foreigner register for probate research purposes which became the Royal Decree of March 7, 2024.
Read moreProbate research requires not only exceptional professional knowledge but also advanced technological tools and research techniques to locate potential heirs worldwide.
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