90%
Faster notification
24/7
Monitoring
2,500+
Sources
90%+
Accuracy threshold
Why estate attorneys choose ObituaryMonitor
Stop manually checking obituaries. Let us monitor your client list and alert you instantly.
Faster Trust Administration
Be among the first to know when clients pass. Initiate trust administration promptly and serve families during their time of need.
Reduced Liability
Avoid delays in trust administration that could expose your firm to liability. Automated monitoring ensures you don't miss notifications.
Better Client Service
Contact families promptly with condolences and offer guidance on next steps. Build your reputation as a caring, responsive firm.
Time Savings
Stop manually checking obituaries for dozens or hundreds of clients. Let automation handle the monitoring while you focus on legal work.
Built for law firm workflows
Trusted by estate professionals
Hear from attorneys and trust administrators using ObituaryMonitor.
James R.
Estate Planning Attorney
Chicago, IL
"As an estate attorney, I need to know when clients pass away to initiate trust administration. ObituaryMonitor saves me hours of manual searching each week."
Patricia M.
Trust Administrator
Phoenix, AZ
"We manage over 200 revocable trusts. Before ObituaryMonitor, we relied on families to notify us—which often took weeks. Now we know within days."
Robert K.
Partner, Estate Law Firm
Denver, CO
"The accuracy is impressive. We've had very few false positives, and the alerts include enough detail to verify the match quickly."
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from estate planning professionals.
How does obituary monitoring help estate attorneys?
Estate attorneys need timely notification when clients pass away to initiate trust administration, notify beneficiaries, and fulfill fiduciary duties. Manual obituary checking is time-consuming and unreliable. Automated monitoring ensures you're notified promptly without manual effort.
Can I monitor clients across multiple states?
Yes. Our service monitors obituary sources nationwide across all 50 states. You can add clients regardless of their location, and we'll scan sources in their area as well as nationwide aggregators.
How accurate is the matching for common names?
We require 90%+ confidence before sending alerts. For common names, this means matching multiple factors: name, location, approximate age, and family members when available. You can add spouse names and other identifying information to improve accuracy.
Can I upload my existing client list?
Yes. We support bulk upload via CSV file. You can upload your client list with names, locations, approximate ages, and spouse information. We'll set up monitoring for all clients automatically.
How quickly will I be notified after an obituary is published?
Typically within 4-24 hours of an obituary appearing in our monitored sources. We scan sources multiple times daily to catch new obituaries as quickly as possible.
Is client information kept confidential?
Absolutely. Your client list is encrypted and never shared with third parties. We comply with attorney-client confidentiality requirements and can sign additional confidentiality agreements if needed.