Swiss Partner for Proven Genealogy and Probate Research
We help private clients, institutions, and heirs solve complex family questions with verifiable sources, careful documentation, and discreet communication—from Zurich to cross-border archives.
Oldest active genealogy office in Switzerland—built for evidence-heavy cases
Aicher, Nobs & Partner combines more than three decades of genealogical and probate research in Switzerland with a structured international network for cross-border work.
30+ years of experience
Oldest active Swiss genealogy office
Historian-led manuscript expertise
100+ countries in collaborator network
Probate representation with no upfront payment
Clear support for the people who need proof, not guesswork
Different clients come with different pressures. A family may want a trustworthy lineage and clear family history. A notary or authority may need documentation that helps a probate process move forward. An heir who has been contacted may want reassurance, clarity, and a fair model before taking the next step. We serve all three, but we do so with the same standard: source-based, verifiable, responsibly presented findings.
Private individuals & families
Heirs contacted by us
Courts, notaries, and institutions
Services that move probate and genealogy cases forward
Whether the goal is a documented family tree or proof of inheritance rights, the principle remains the same: the outcome must be built on evidence that can be followed and trusted. Our services are structured around that requirement from the start.
Genealogical Research
Receive a documented, evidence-based foundation for your family tree. ANP reconstructs lineage and confirms key relationships using scientifically sound methods—especially when records are old, handwritten, incomplete, or spread across regions.
- Comprehensive research
- Selective research
- Analytical support
- Court reports
- Zurich house research
Probate Research (Heir Tracing)
Move your inheritance case forward with the documentation needed to prove entitlement. ANP identifies heirs, verifies inheritance rights, and supports the process up to distribution—especially when close relatives are missing and distant heir proof is required.
- Heir identification
- Entitlement proof
- Distribution support
- Success-based representation for heirs
Built for cases where proof matters
ANP delivers evidence-based genealogy and probate research with rigorous source processing, transparent scope, and risk-aligned representation—so complex cases move forward with defensible documentation and clear next steps.
Evidence-first methodology
Research is conducted with a strict focus on sound evidence and traceable sources—so your outcome is usable for real decisions, not based on assumptions.
Manuscripts & source processing
Historians specialised in old German manuscripts and source processing handle difficult handwriting and older archival material—making complex cases accessible and verifiable.
Transparent scope and fees
Risk-aligned probate representation
A success story of excellence in the Historikerkanzlei network
Years of experience
Experienced genealogists and researchers
Satisfied clients
Millions of euros paid out to rightful heirs
News, events, and releases from our research work
Updates from ANP—new articles, media features, research insights, and office announcements, including selected TV and press coverage of our work in genealogy and probate research.