Dave Harrell Email & Phone Number

Conduct thorough investigations of decedents' estates placed under the jurisdiction of the Public Administrator; locate all estate assets, including real property, personal property, wills and financial records. Conduct inventories of deceased persons' assets and assist in the preliminary appraisal of assets. Assist in securing estate assets, including storage of transportable personal property and management of real property until estate is closed. Collect monies and other estate assets, including Social Security benefits, veteran’s benefits and life insurance, to pay estate debts and taxes, and to disburse to heirs. Locate heirs and relatives, using a variety of techniques. Initiate required paperwork with courts to liquidate assets, to arrange for the transfer of assets, to establish and manage trusts and handle the financial affairs of the estate.Interview, advise and confer with heirs, relatives, attorneys, title companies, banks, appraisers, accountants, other public agencies, the County Counsel’s Office and others concerning the administration and probate of estates; provide information regarding County policies and procedures.

Conduct independent criminal, civil, and/or administrative investigations to detect or verify suspected violations or provisions of Federal, State, and/or local laws, rules, or regulations; locate and interview witnesses and persons suspected of violations; obtaining and verifying evidence to support administrative action, conferences, and/or prosecution; determining type of case and developing investigation plan; conducting and completing investigations; maintaining accurate master investigation case files; providing technical assistance and training to others; cooperating with and securing the assistance of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies; preparing clear, concise, and accurate documents and reports detailing investigation activities and findings; serve subpoenas and/or other official legal papers; and performing other related duties.Other Assignments during law enforcement career: Background Investigator (2 years experience) Terrorism Liaison Officer (1 year experience)

General law enforcement, enforced all laws and ordinances, completed criminal and civil investigations, wrote detailed/accurate reports, prepared cases for court and testified as necessary, performed rescue work and administered first aid when needed, investigated traffic accidents and personal injuries, issued citations and made arrests, customer service emphasis and performed all types of public assistance and police services. Other Assignments during law enforcement career: Special Enforcement Unit (2 years experience)