{"id":1174,"date":"2025-09-17T01:25:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T01:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/howbees.com\/?p=1174"},"modified":"2026-10-22T21:23:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T21:23:22","slug":"apps-to-discover-ancestors","status":"publish","type":"revidia_lp","link":"https:\/\/howbees.com\/en_au\/aplicativos-para-descobrir-antepassados\/","title":{"rendered":"Genealogy and inheritance: what the apps really do."},"content":{"rendered":"

Knowing one's ancestors is a common curiosity, and genealogy apps have made this research much more accessible. It's worth clarifying right from the start: these apps... no<\/b> They uncover inheritances. No app consults registry offices, courts, or bank accounts based on a surname. What they do is help assemble the family tree with historical records, photos, and, in some cases, DNA tests.<\/p>\n

Inheritance matters follow a different path: certificates, notary offices, and almost always, a lawyer or the Public Defender's Office. Money forgotten in banks, including that of deceased relatives, can be consulted in the Accounts Receivable System on the Central Bank's official website.<\/p>\n

Advantages of Applications<\/h2>\n

<\/i> Organized family tree <\/strong><\/p>\n

It's possible to record the names, dates, places, and photos of each relative and share the family tree without relying on loose notes.<\/p>\n

<\/i> Historical records <\/strong><\/p>\n

Platforms like MyHeritage and FamilySearch bring together birth, marriage, death, census, and immigration records from various countries, which help confirm dates and origins.<\/p>\n

<\/i> Connections with distant relatives <\/strong><\/p>\n

The apps suggest possible relatives from other trees on the platform. The suggestions need to be checked, as they may contain errors.<\/p>\n

<\/i> DNA testing (optional and paid) <\/strong><\/p>\n

Some services sell DNA kits that estimate ethnic origin and identify people with shared genetic material. Read the privacy policy beforehand, because genetic data is sensitive.<\/p>\n

<\/i> Protection against scams <\/strong><\/p>\n

Saber como esses aplicativos funcionam ajuda a reconhecer golpes que prometem ‘heran\u00e7a encontrada pelo sobrenome’ em troca de taxas ou dados banc\u00e1rios.<\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
\n <\/i> Can an app find out if I have an inheritance?\n<\/div>\n
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No. Genealogy apps do not access inventories, wills, or bank accounts. They are used to research family history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n <\/i> Which genealogy apps are free?\n<\/div>\n
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FamilySearch is free. MyHeritage has a free section and charges for plans with full access to records and DNA testing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n <\/i> How can I find forgotten money belonging to a deceased relative?\n<\/div>\n
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Through the Accounts Receivable System, on the Central Bank's official website, following the instructions for heirs and legal representatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n <\/i> Do I need a lawyer to deal with an inheritance?\n<\/div>\n
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In most cases, yes: probate, whether through the courts or a notary's office, requires a lawyer. Those who cannot afford one can seek assistance from the Public Defender's Office.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n <\/i> I received a message saying I have an inheritance to receive. What should I do?\n<\/div>\n
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Be wary, especially if they ask for payment, bank details, or a code sent via SMS. Do not click on links and always confirm through official channels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n <\/i> Is the data I enter into apps protected?\n<\/div>\n
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Each platform has its own privacy policy. Avoid publishing data about living relatives without their permission and review the privacy options of the family tree.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":1179,"template":"","meta":{"mobile-allow":"act","post-descricao":"Aplicativos de genealogia ajudam a pesquisar a fam\u00edlia, mas n\u00e3o descobrem heran\u00e7a. Veja o que eles fazem e onde consultar valores esquecidos.","texto-interacao":"O que voc\u00ea deseja descobrir?","desativar-content1":"","bt-1":"Minha \u00e1rvore geneal\u00f3gica","lk-1":"https:\/\/howbees.com\/descobrir-heranca-atraves-da-arvore-genealogica\/","bt-2":"Antepassados distantes","lk-2":"https:\/\/howbees.com\/aplicativo-para-descobrir-antepassados\/","bt-3":"","lk-3":"","bt-4":"","lk-4":""},"categories":[3,5],"class_list":["post-1174","revidia_lp","type-revidia_lp","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","category-aplicativos","category-utilidades"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/howbees.com\/en_au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/revidia_lp\/1174","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/howbees.com\/en_au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/revidia_lp"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/howbees.com\/en_au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/revidia_lp"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/howbees.com\/en_au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1179"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/howbees.com\/en_au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1174"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/howbees.com\/en_au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1174"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}