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# How to set-up alerts

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**How to Set Up Alerts in Probate Data**

1. **Start a New Search**

* Click on the "New Search" option.
* Select a state (e.g., California) and continue to choose a county (e.g., Los Angeles County).
* Define a date range (e.g., from July to today) and hit “Search.”
2. **Apply Criteria to Narrow Results**

* Use filters to specify the cases you want alerts for, such as:

* **Status:** Only cases marked as "Available" (e.g., property title matches the deceased, and the property hasn’t been sold or listed).
* **Contact Information:** Cases with both a phone number and an email address.
* Update the search and review the refined results (e.g., from 510 cases to 241).
3. **Save as an Alert**

* Click “Save Search” and provide a descriptive name (e.g., “LA with phone numbers and email - Available”).
* Check the box labeled “Send email alerts for new cases.”
* Click “Save” to finalize the alert setup.
4. **Receive Notifications**

* Going forward, you’ll get email notifications whenever new cases matching your criteria are added.

**Summary:** Alerts allow you to automate updates for specific cases by setting filters and criteria. Once saved, you’ll receive email notifications with new matches, keeping you informed without manual searches.