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Alina Khuda is an international forensic genealogist, expert witness, and legal research consultant specialising in complex genealogical investigations, probate matters, inheritance disputes, identity reconstruction, and historical evidence analysis.

She has provided expert genealogical evidence for legal proceedings in New York, US, UK, Australian courts, supporting cases requiring detailed examination of family relationships, archival records, migration histories, and documentary evidence. Her expert work focuses on producing clear, evidence-based genealogical conclusions suitable for legal review and judicial proceedings.

With more than 15 years of professional experience, Alina has conducted complex international investigations involving difficult-to-trace family lines, fragmented historical records, cross-border ancestry research, and challenging archival sources. She has worked on cold case research projects in collaboration with community defenders, applying forensic genealogy methodologies to assist with historical identity and family reconstruction enquiries.

As Director of KGS Research, Alina has managed international research operations and led remote teams delivering specialist genealogical investigations for clients worldwide. Her expertise includes Eastern European genealogy, Jewish ancestry research, genetic genealogy, DNA analysis, heir identification, and the evaluation of genealogical evidence in complex legal contexts.

Alina combines advanced genealogical expertise with professional project management and business qualifications. She holds PRINCE2 Project Management certification and is completing an MBA, graduating in 2026, strengthening her ability to manage complex investigations, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and deliver structured research outcomes for professional clients.

She is an international genealogy speaker and a member of recognised professional genealogy organisations. Through her court experience, investigative research background, and international expertise, Alina provides independent, analytical, and evidence-based genealogical services to law firms, attorneys, estate professionals, fiduciaries, and organisations requiring specialist expertise.

Areas of Expertise
• Expert witness genealogical evidence
• Litigation support and legal research
• Probate and inheritance investigations
• Heir identification and beneficiary verification
• Forensic genealogy and identity reconstruction
• Cold case genealogical research support
• International archival research
• DNA analysis and kinship investigation
• Eastern European and Jewish genealogy
• Expert genealogical reports and case documentation
• Complex research project management

Alina provides specialist genealogical expertise for high-stakes matters where accuracy, independence, and rigorous evidence evaluation are essential.

Countries we do research online and onsite:
Greece, Albania, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Moldova, UK, US, Australia, Canada, France, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Turkey, Finland, Netherlands, Sweden, etc upon request.
Services:

Expert Genealogical Evidence & Court Support

Alina Khuda and her team provides independent forensic genealogical expertise for legal proceedings, including expert analysis, research reports, and evidential documentation. Having provided expert genealogical evidence in New York, UK, US and Australian courts, she supports legal teams requiring specialist interpretation of family relationships, historical records, and genealogical evidence.

Services include:

• Expert genealogical opinions for legal matters
• Preparation of expert genealogical reports
• Review and analysis of opposing genealogical evidence
• Evidence-based reconstruction of family relationships
• Support for attorneys preparing probate, inheritance, and identity-related cases

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Probate, Estate & Inheritance Investigations

Complex estates often require specialist research to identify rightful heirs, verify family connections, and resolve uncertainty surrounding beneficiaries.

Services include:

• International heir identification
• Beneficiary verification
• Missing heir investigations
• Reconstruction of family trees for estate matters
• Documentary evidence evaluation
• Cross-border probate research
• Support for estate administrators, trustees, and fiduciaries

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Forensic Genealogy & Identity Reconstruction

Alina and her team applies advanced genealogical methodologies to resolve complex identity and kinship questions where traditional research approaches are insufficient.

Services include:

• Identity reconstruction
• Unknown parentage investigations
• Family relationship analysis
• Historical identity research
• DNA-assisted genealogical investigation
• Integration of genetic and documentary evidence

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Cold Case & Investigative Research Support

Alina has contributed to cold case research projects in collaboration with community defenders, applying forensic genealogy techniques and historical research methodologies to assist complex investigations.

Services include:

• Historical family reconstruction
• Identification research
• Genealogical investigation support
• Archival research and evidence review
• Development of research pathways for unresolved identity questions

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International Genealogical Research

With specialist expertise in international records, team of onsite correspondents and challenging research environments, Alina assists clients requiring investigations across multiple countries and archival systems.

Areas of expertise include:

• Eastern European genealogy
• Jewish genealogy
• Migration and diaspora research
• International archival investigation
• Historical records analysis
• Cross-border family reconstruction

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DNA & Genetic Genealogy Consulting

Alina combines traditional genealogical research with modern genetic genealogy techniques to analyse complex family relationships.

Services include:

• DNA match analysis
• Relationship hypothesis testing
• Genetic genealogy research strategies
• Integration of DNA evidence with documentary records
• Interpretation of complex kinship scenarios

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Legal Research Consulting & Case Strategy

Beyond individual research assignments, Alina provides structured research support for professionals managing complex cases.

Services include:

• Research strategy development
• Complex investigation planning
• Multi-jurisdictional research coordination
• Project management of large-scale genealogical investigations
• Collaboration with legal and professional teams

Alina is national and international speaker, the last conferences she was invited as a speaker:
1) "Starting Your Family Tree: First Steps for Successful Genealogy Research", Summit of Excellence, UGA, 2026
2) "Legal Barriers and Pathways for Women in New York: A Genealogical Approach", New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 2026
3) "Social Media Tools for Genealogists: Building Connections, Finding Clues, and Sharing Your Research", Wisconsin State Genealogical Society, 2026
4) "Lutheran Parish Registers and Confessional Records in the Baltic Provinces", FEEFHS, 2026
5) "Tracking Emigration from Partitioned Poland: Resources and Strategies Online and Onsite", PGSCTNE, 2026.
6) "Return Migration: When Polish Immigrants Went Back",  PGSCTNE, 2026.
7) "Exploring the Record Matches System", MyHeritage, 2026
8) New York State Family History Conference 2025;
9) Foundation for Eastern European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) 2025: Polish State Archives: Galician Records in Krakow and Przemysl;
10) Foundation for Eastern European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) 2025: Decoding Cyrillic Records: Essential Skills for Family Historians;
11) Foundation for Eastern European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) 2025: Accessing Notary Records: A Guide to Russian Empire Archives;
12) Foundation for Eastern European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) 2025: Digital Archives of Eastern Europe: Unlocking Hidden Treasures;
13) Utah Genealogical Association (UGA) 2025 Summit of Excellence: "Organizing Your Genealogy Research for Beginners: Best Practices to Keeping Track of sources and Documents"
14) Utah Genealogical Association (UGA) 2025 ProTalk: Furthering Your Genealogical Education and Continuous Learning: Opportunities to Succeed
15) NSGS 2025 :"Top 12 Free Software Tools"
16) How To Work with European Archives and Libraries, RootsTech 2024
17) 7 Case-Studies and Tools For The Successful Heir-search in Eastern Europe, Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy, 2024
18) 10 Free Tools to Research Your Polish Ancestors, Wisconsin Genealogical Society 2024
19) Working with Archives and Registry Offices in Ukraine and Former Russian Empire: Differences and Limitations, FEEFHS 2024
20) Researching German Colonies in Ukraine: Tips and Tricks, FEEFHS 2024
21) 10 Types of Resources 1800-1945 in Ukrainian, Russian, Belorussian Repositories That Could be Found Online, FEEFHS 2024
22) Repositories to Kickstart Your Research in Bessarabia and Podol'skaya Gubernia, FEEFHS 2024
23) 10 Tips How to Start Researching Your Ancestors in European Archives and Libraries Online, UGA 2024
24) Expanding Your Horizons: How To Succeed in Genealogy Networking, UGA ProTalk 2024
25) Overview of Free Tools Helpful in Organizing Family Research, Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) 2024
26) 7 Tips and Challenges: How to Work with European Archives and Libraries, FxGS 2024
27) WikiTree Symposium 2024, WikiMedia Foundation
28) 10 Free Tools Researching Your German Ancestor Outside of Germany, IGGP 2023
29) Research Like a Pro, Think as a Local or How to Research Your Ancestors Online/Onsite in Eastern Europe, FEEFHS 2023
30) Research Like a Pro: Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, FEEFHS 2023
31) How To Work with Archives and Libraries in the Eastern Europe: overview of resources, access to data, data protection laws and other limitations, FEEFHS 2023
32) Research Life a Pro: Tips and Limitations for a Research in Bessarabia/Moldova , 43rd IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
33) WikiTree Symposium 2023, WikiMedia Foundation)
34) Overview of Free Genealogical Resources For Baltic Countries (Riga, Vilnius, Tallinn), One Place Studies, All About That Place 2023, UK
35) 5 Tools to Research Your Ancestors in Russian Empire, One Place Studies, All About That Place 2023, UK
36) 7 Tips and Challenges to Research Your Jewish Ancestors From Galicia, One Place Studies, All About That Place 2023, UK

37) What To Expect While Planning Your Ancestral Research Trip to Greece: Case-Study Kalamata, One Place Studies, All About That Place 2023, UK

38) 10 Tips and Challenges of Research in Belarus and Russia, 43rd IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy

39) Running A Business: from Networking to Marketing, UGA ProTalk 2023

40) Research Like a Pro: Jewish, Catholic, Lutheran and Orthodox Resources for the Eastern European Research, Ontario Genealogical Society 2023

41) 10 Tips of Successful Online/Onsite Research in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus, VGA 2023
42) Hi, I am Your Son or How to Work With Adoptees With German Roots, IGGP 2023
43) WikiTree Symposium 2024, WikiMedia Foundation

44) Jewish Research in Eastern Europe: Challenges and Tips, UGA 2022

Geographic Specialities
USA, UK, Europe; Eastern Europe; Western Europe; Greece; Albania; Portugal; Italy; Spain; Ukraine; Poland Russia; Belarus; Moldova; Latvia; Lithuania; Estonia; Germany; Austria; Croatia; Hungary; Romania; Serbia; Slovenia; Ireland; UK; Turkmenistan; Kazakhstan; Tajikistan; Uzbekistan, etc.

Additional specialities or search keywords
Jewish; Russian Empire; Austro-Hungary; Ukraine; Russia; Belarus; Moldova; Latvia; Italy; Portugal

Lectures
Alina is national and international speaker, the last conferences she was invited as a speaker:
1) "Starting Your Family Tree: First Steps for Successful Genealogy Research", Summit of Excellence, UGA, 2026
2) "Legal Barriers and Pathways for Women in New York: A Genealogical Approach", New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 2026
3) "Social Media Tools for Genealogists: Building Connections, Finding Clues, and Sharing Your Research", Wisconsin State Genealogical Society, 2026
4) "Lutheran Parish Registers and Confessional Records in the Baltic Provinces", FEEFHS, 2026
5) "Tracking Emigration from Partitioned Poland: Resources and Strategies Online and Onsite", PGSCTNE, 2026.
6) "Return Migration: When Polish Immigrants Went Back",  PGSCTNE, 2026.
7) "Exploring the Record Matches System", MyHeritage, 2026
8) New York State Family History Conference 2025;
9) Foundation for Eastern European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) 2025: Polish State Archives: Galician Records in Krakow and Przemysl;
10) Foundation for Eastern European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) 2025: Decoding Cyrillic Records: Essential Skills for Family Historians;
11) Foundation for Eastern European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) 2025: Accessing Notary Records: A Guide to Russian Empire Archives;
12) Foundation for Eastern European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) 2025: Digital Archives of Eastern Europe: Unlocking Hidden Treasures;
13) Utah Genealogical Association (UGA) 2025 Summit of Excellence: "Organizing Your Genealogy Research for Beginners: Best Practices to Keeping Track of sources and Documents"
14) Utah Genealogical Association (UGA) 2025 ProTalk: Furthering Your Genealogical Education and Continuous Learning: Opportunities to Succeed
15) NSGS 2025 :"Top 12 Free Software Tools"
16) How To Work with European Archives and Libraries, RootsTech 2024
17) 7 Case-Studies and Tools For The Successful Heir-search in Eastern Europe, Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy, 2024
18) 10 Free Tools to Research Your Polish Ancestors, Wisconsin Genealogical Society 2024
19) Working with Archives and Registry Offices in Ukraine and Former Russian Empire: Differences and Limitations, FEEFHS 2024
20) Researching German Colonies in Ukraine: Tips and Tricks, FEEFHS 2024
21) 10 Types of Resources 1800-1945 in Ukrainian, Russian, Belorussian Repositories That Could be Found Online, FEEFHS 2024
22) Repositories to Kickstart Your Research in Bessarabia and Podol'skaya Gubernia, FEEFHS 2024
23) 10 Tips How to Start Researching Your Ancestors in European Archives and Libraries Online, UGA 2024
24) Expanding Your Horizons: How To Succeed in Genealogy Networking, UGA ProTalk 2024
25) Overview of Free Tools Helpful in Organizing Family Research, Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) 2024
26) 7 Tips and Challenges: How to Work with European Archives and Libraries, FxGS 2024
27) WikiTree Symposium 2024, WikiMedia Foundation
28) 10 Free Tools Researching Your German Ancestor Outside of Germany, IGGP 2023
29) Research Like a Pro, Think as a Local or How to Research Your Ancestors Online/Onsite in Eastern Europe, FEEFHS 2023
30) Research Like a Pro: Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, FEEFHS 2023
31) How To Work with Archives and Libraries in the Eastern Europe: overview of resources, access to data, data protection laws and other limitations, FEEFHS 2023
32) Research Life a Pro: Tips and Limitations for a Research in Bessarabia/Moldova , 43rd IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
33) WikiTree Symposium 2023, WikiMedia Foundation)
34) Overview of Free Genealogical Resources For Baltic Countries (Riga, Vilnius, Tallinn), One Place Studies, All About That Place 2023, UK
35) 5 Tools to Research Your Ancestors in Russian Empire, One Place Studies, All About That Place 2023, UK
36) 7 Tips and Challenges to Research Your Jewish Ancestors From Galicia, One Place Studies, All About That Place 2023, UK

37) What To Expect While Planning Your Ancestral Research Trip to Greece: Case-Study Kalamata, One Place Studies, All About That Place 2023, UK

38) 10 Tips and Challenges of Research in Belarus and Russia, 43rd IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy

39) Running A Business: from Networking to Marketing, UGA ProTalk 2023

40) Research Like a Pro: Jewish, Catholic, Lutheran and Orthodox Resources for the Eastern European Research, Ontario Genealogical Society 2023

41) 10 Tips of Successful Online/Onsite Research in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus, VGA 2023
42) Hi, I am Your Son or How to Work With Adoptees With German Roots, IGGP 2023
43) WikiTree Symposium 2024, WikiMedia Foundation

44) Jewish Research in Eastern Europe: Challenges and Tips, UGA 2022

Repositories
All Archives and Repositories in Eastern Europe and Western Europe: access to the most of European Archives online and onsite (in person or through the onsite correspondents)

Research Time Periods

• 21st Century
• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century
• 17th Century
• 16th Century and Earlier

Languages
 Able to read any  European script from 15th Century-onwards

Honorifics/Credentials
Alina is national and international speaker, the last conferences she was invited as a speaker:
1) "Starting Your Family Tree: First Steps for Successful Genealogy Research", Summit of Excellence, UGA, 2026
2) "Legal Barriers and Pathways for Women in New York: A Genealogical Approach", New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 2026
3) "Social Media Tools for Genealogists: Building Connections, Finding Clues, and Sharing Your Research", Wisconsin State Genealogical Society, 2026
4) "Lutheran Parish Registers and Confessional Records in the Baltic Provinces", FEEFHS, 2026
5) "Tracking Emigration from Partitioned Poland: Resources and Strategies Online and Onsite", PGSCTNE, 2026.
6) "Return Migration: When Polish Immigrants Went Back",  PGSCTNE, 2026.
7) "Exploring the Record Matches System", MyHeritage, 2026
8) New York State Family History Conference 2025;
9) Foundation for Eastern European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) 2025: Polish State Archives: Galician Records in Krakow and Przemysl;
10) Foundation for Eastern European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) 2025: Decoding Cyrillic Records: Essential Skills for Family Historians;
11) Foundation for Eastern European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) 2025: Accessing Notary Records: A Guide to Russian Empire Archives;
12) Foundation for Eastern European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) 2025: Digital Archives of Eastern Europe: Unlocking Hidden Treasures;
13) Utah Genealogical Association (UGA) 2025 Summit of Excellence: "Organizing Your Genealogy Research for Beginners: Best Practices to Keeping Track of sources and Documents"
14) Utah Genealogical Association (UGA) 2025 ProTalk: Furthering Your Genealogical Education and Continuous Learning: Opportunities to Succeed
15) NSGS 2025 :"Top 12 Free Software Tools"
16) How To Work with European Archives and Libraries, RootsTech 2024
17) 7 Case-Studies and Tools For The Successful Heir-search in Eastern Europe, Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy, 2024
18) 10 Free Tools to Research Your Polish Ancestors, Wisconsin Genealogical Society 2024
19) Working with Archives and Registry Offices in Ukraine and Former Russian Empire: Differences and Limitations, FEEFHS 2024
20) Researching German Colonies in Ukraine: Tips and Tricks, FEEFHS 2024
21) 10 Types of Resources 1800-1945 in Ukrainian, Russian, Belorussian Repositories That Could be Found Online, FEEFHS 2024
22) Repositories to Kickstart Your Research in Bessarabia and Podol'skaya Gubernia, FEEFHS 2024
23) 10 Tips How to Start Researching Your Ancestors in European Archives and Libraries Online, UGA 2024
24) Expanding Your Horizons: How To Succeed in Genealogy Networking, UGA ProTalk 2024
25) Overview of Free Tools Helpful in Organizing Family Research, Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) 2024
26) 7 Tips and Challenges: How to Work with European Archives and Libraries, FxGS 2024
27) WikiTree Symposium 2024, WikiMedia Foundation
28) 10 Free Tools Researching Your German Ancestor Outside of Germany, IGGP 2023
29) Research Like a Pro, Think as a Local or How to Research Your Ancestors Online/Onsite in Eastern Europe, FEEFHS 2023
30) Research Like a Pro: Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, FEEFHS 2023
31) How To Work with Archives and Libraries in the Eastern Europe: overview of resources, access to data, data protection laws and other limitations, FEEFHS 2023
32) Research Life a Pro: Tips and Limitations for a Research in Bessarabia/Moldova , 43rd IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
33) WikiTree Symposium 2023, WikiMedia Foundation)
34) Overview of Free Genealogical Resources For Baltic Countries (Riga, Vilnius, Tallinn), One Place Studies, All About That Place 2023, UK
35) 5 Tools to Research Your Ancestors in Russian Empire, One Place Studies, All About That Place 2023, UK
36) 7 Tips and Challenges to Research Your Jewish Ancestors From Galicia, One Place Studies, All About That Place 2023, UK

37) What To Expect While Planning Your Ancestral Research Trip to Greece: Case-Study Kalamata, One Place Studies, All About That Place 2023, UK

38) 10 Tips and Challenges of Research in Belarus and Russia, 43rd IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy

39) Running A Business: from Networking to Marketing, UGA ProTalk 2023

40) Research Like a Pro: Jewish, Catholic, Lutheran and Orthodox Resources for the Eastern European Research, Ontario Genealogical Society 2023

41) 10 Tips of Successful Online/Onsite Research in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus, VGA 2023
42) Hi, I am Your Son or How to Work With Adoptees With German Roots, IGGP 2023
43) WikiTree Symposium 2024, WikiMedia Foundation

44) Jewish Research in Eastern Europe: Challenges and Tips, UGA 2022

Degrees
MBA from the National College of Ireland