Frequently Asked Questions

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Traditional genealogists typically focus on locating names, dates, and documents to build family trees. My work goes far beyond that. I use rigorous research as the foundation, but then integrate storytelling, symbolic interpretation, ancestral wisdom, emotional insight, and legacy design to help you feel and understand your lineage. Instead of simply giving you a list of names, I create a living map of meaning—a soulful, often transformational experience that connects you to your ancestors, your purpose, and your identity.

The Inherited Map is a custom-designed legacy experience that blends your genealogical roots with deeper emotional, historical, and even spiritual dimensions. It may include family trees, ancestral narratives, restored photos, epigenetic reflections, symbolic geography, and healing rituals—all personalized to tell your story in a way that inspires you and future generations. It’s more than data—it’s the ancestral landscape of who you are.

Yes, but always in service to something greater: context, healing, clarity, and connection. I utilize historical records, archives, and genealogical methods, and I collaborate with professional researchers as needed. However, research alone is not the final product—meaning is. Whether you’re exploring identity, seeking ancestral wisdom, or building a family legacy, I help guide you beyond the facts and into the story.

Depending on your goals, I offer beautifully designed deliverables such as:  Personalized legacy books or heirloom maps Family story presentations for events or private ceremonies Symbolic and geographical “maps” of ancestry Ceremonial field guides for honoring ancestors Restored documents, family quotes, and heirlooms curated with care Each project is deeply personal and crafted to reflect not just your lineage, but your lived connection to it.

Not at all. While I have deep expertise in Yucatán, colonial Latin America, Sephardic lineages, Indigenous empires, and Spanish migration systems, I also work extensively with most of Colonial America, which includes clients from diverse backgrounds—including adopted individuals, European-American founders, Jewish diaspora descendants, and anyone curious about their story. Your identity may likely be complex—I help weave it into a coherent and empowering narrative.

In many ways, yes, it can be, but not in a religious or dogmatic sense. I honor the emotional, energetic, and symbolic dimensions of ancestry, often drawing on frameworks such as Indigenous wisdom, mysticism, and emotional discernment. You do not need to hold any specific beliefs to benefit. If you’re seeking meaning, healing, or a deeper connection to where you come from, this work is for you.

Most projects are custom-priced depending on depth, goals, and deliverables. I do not work on a fixed hourly basis like most genealogists. Instead, I offer tiered packages—from foundational legacy profiles to immersive, luxury, or curated experiences. We begin with a consultation to clarify your intention, and then I create a proposal tailored to your journey. This is not just a transaction—it’s a relationship.

The Inherited Map is a personalized ancestral storytelling experience designed to reconnect you with your lineage. It combines deep genealogical research, historical insight, and emotional storytelling to illuminate the legacy you carry—and offer it as a meaningful gift to future generations.

The Inherited Map service is ideal for individuals, couples, or families who want to explore their ancestry in a way that feels personal, emotionally resonant, and historically grounded. It’s especially valuable for people who:

• Have limited information due to adoption or generational gaps
• Want to pass something lasting to their children or community
• Value creative, well-researched storytelling that honors identity

Every Inherited Map is tailored, but possible elements include:

• A printed heirloom or digital storybook
• Beautiful, symbolic ancestral maps
• Personalized legacy narratives and historical timelines
• Archival documents and photo restoration
• Genealogical research across biological and adoptive lines
• Discovery of ancestral professions, migration paths, and cultural heritage
• Optional exploration of royal, noble, or Indigenous ancestry (when relevant)

I blend rigorous historical research with emotional insight, intuitive symbolism, and multigenerational healing. You’re not just getting a list of names—you’re receiving a living story that weaves identity, purpose, and connection into something you can hold and share. Each project is deeply human, often surprising, and profoundly moving.

Yes. In fact, one of our first clients is an adoptee who knew little about his roots. Through DNA analysis, surname connections, and thoughtful research, we began uncovering royal ties, early American ancestors, and meaningful patterns that now connect his children to a larger legacy. Our approach is sensitive and grounded in care.

Timelines vary based on the depth of research and the final format you choose. A basic project may take 4–6 weeks. Larger heirloom projects may take 2–3 months. You’ll receive a timeline estimate in your custom proposal.

The Inherited Map services are offered in tiered packages, ranging from digital keepsakes to luxury heirlooms. Pricing is based on the scope of research, visual design, and level of customization. Payment plans are available. We’ll work with you to create something beautiful within your budget.

Wonderful idea. An Inherited Map makes a meaningful gift for weddings, anniversaries, retirements, or special occasions such as children coming of age. We can include dedication pages, family mottos, custom design elements, or ceremonial touches that honor the recipient.

That’s a great starting point. We can integrate existing research and build on it to create a more vibrant, complete, and visually engaging legacy presentation.

Please reach out via the contact page with a brief description of your interest. You’ll receive a brief intake form and the option to book a complimentary call. From there, we’ll shape a proposal just for you.