R.I.P. A property research atlas
Explore saved estate and property research, one place at a time.
The field guide
How it works
Start with a place.
Get to know the record.
Check the sources.
Choose a place
Open the Monitor and select a state, then a county. You can also search the record library by name, address or place.
Read the record
Check the actual death date, the linked property and the saved ownership status. The research status tells you what is supported and what still needs review.
Check the sources
Open Evidence for the original source websites. Check the reference date in Full record; saved research does not confirm current ownership or purchase availability.
Before you explore
FAQ
What the records can—and can't—tell you.
What qualifies as a property-backed lead?
An identified person must have died within six calendar months of the assessment's reference date, with source-supported ownership of identifiable real estate at death. Incomplete or conflicting cases stay in Needs review. Formal probate is not required, and a later transfer to heirs does not erase the historical ownership.
Does “Usable lead” mean the property is for sale?
No. It means the saved research supports the death, identity and property connection—not that the property is currently for sale. Marketing evidence is separate. Confirmed sold or completed opportunities are excluded from the active leads; an old auction date alone does not establish a sale.
How exact are the map locations?
State and county beacons identify areas, not individual properties. Property locations state their precision, such as a parcel or address point. Unresolved locations stay in the records without invented pins. Geography does not prove ownership.
Is the information live?
No. The Monitor reads a manually saved research snapshot. Its reference date describes that saved information. Browsing does not run collection, refresh sources, publish records or contact anyone. Coverage varies by source and area.
Can I check the sources myself?
Yes. Select a record and open Evidence for the original public websites used in the research, including notices, obituaries, estate offerings and property records. Local files, raw data indexes and session-dependent links are not listed. A source page may have changed since the snapshot; the saved record is not a certified title report.
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