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Independent heir researcher and genealogist based in Berlin, Germany, with over 20 years of professional experience and approximately 350 cases. With a background in law (LL.M.), I combine deep archival expertise with a solid understanding of inheritance law. An asset for estate administrators (Nachlasspfleger), probate courts, and law firms handling complex succession cases. I also work with private individuals tracing unknown heirs and missing family members. Deep expertise in German, Polish, Austrian, and Eastern European archival records; experienced in Kurrent and Sütterlin paleography. Also active in commemorative biographical research (Stolperstein Initiative Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin).

Geographic Specialities

• Germany (nationwide, focus Berlin/Brandenburg)
• Poland
• Austria
• Eastern Europe
• Former German settlement areas (Silesia, Pomerania, East Prussia)
• International heir tracing worldwide

Testimonials

"Ms. Mondon conducted extensive research for me and achieved excellent results within just a few weeks!" (Madeline K.)

"Ms. Mondon supported us brilliantly in a very difficult situation. Within just half a year she obtained all the necessary documents, enabling the probate court to recognize the inheritance rights. All services were of the highest quality and delivered at a fair price!" (Christian W.)

"Reliable and experienced heir researcher, would hire again!" (Heike N., estate administrator / Nachlasspflegerin)

Repositories

Germany

• Landesarchiv Berlin
• Bundesarchiv Berlin (Federal Archives Berlin)
• Bundesarchiv Koblenz (Federal Archives Koblenz)
• Berlin Civil Registry (Standesamt)
• German Parish Records (Archion, Matricula)
• Ancestry Germany

Poland

• Polish State Archives (Archiwum Państwowe)
• Genetic Genealogy Poland (online databases)

Austria

• Austrian State Archives Vienna (Österreichisches Staatsarchiv)
• Vienna City and Provincial Archives (Wiener Stadt- und Landesarchiv)
• Austrian Parish Records (Matricula)

International / Online

• FamilySearch
• Ancestry
• MyHeritage
• Fold3

Research Time Periods

• 21st Century
• 20th Century
• 19th Century

Languages
German (native)
English
Italiano
Espanol

Certificates
Certified Counselor in Transactional Analysis, DGTA – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Transaktionsanalyse (2011)
Certified Counselor, Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin (2015)

Degrees
Master of Laws (LL.M), specializing in the rights of unknown heirs and international heir tracing