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Next to locating friends and family members, the second most sought out information needed are requests for asset searches.
There is often some confusion about exactly what can be found in an asset search, and a lot of confusion as to the methodologies that can be used. Martin Investigative Services can guide you on how to find hidden assets.
Call 1-800-577-1080.
How much does an asset search cost?
A few of the people who can perform an asset search are lawyers, private investigators or business consultants. Diverse “professionals” will tell that most asset research costs between $400 and $1000.00 . Asset search is an artform and a science. All depends on the person investigator doing the assset search!
5 COMMON REASONS ASSET SEARCHES ARE PERFORMED
Here’s exactly what can be found in an asset search, and what methodologies can be used to discover the data.
There are many reasons to conduct an asset search, and there are two reasons that are the most common:
- Pre-litigation: To determine if the subject or company has enough assets to file a lawsuit against them. Attorneys can be expensive and the legal process arduous. Determining what they have or don’t have can save thousands of dollars in not filing a lawsuit.
- When you have to obtain a judgment and you want to find assets that you can seize. A common scenario we see happens during divorce, when one person decides to discover if the other has been hiding assets.
There are three other reasons that are just as important – but they typically do not hold a high place in the minds of the public. These are:
- Determining the assets and worthiness of a possible financial advisor and/or company you are going to invest.
- You are thinking about going into business with a person and you want to know their finances, be they assets or liabilities.
- You are going to marry someone and you have no idea of their true financial picture.
WHAT RESTRICTIONS ARE THERE ON ASSET SEARCHES?
Prior to 1999, asset searches were like the wild west. There were about 220 companies that advertised about conducting these searches. Everyone performed them and there were few restrictions, guidelines or rules to what you could or could not do. Subterfuge was used to “gag” banks for information and it was common for someone to run your credit reports and obtain valuable information under the “Inquiry” section.
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB Act or GLBA) was a game-changer. The GLBA is also known as the Financial Modernization Act of 1999. It is a United States federal law that require financial institutions to explain how they share and protect their customers’ private information. It also set the standard for what private investigators and others can do with respect to legally gleaning financial data.
The rules are so tough that we are now down to about five companies in the country that do legitimate asset searches. The GLBA has severe prison time and financial penalties for non-compliance.
WHAT DATA CAN BE FOUND IN AN ASSET SEARCH?
The GLBA sent most private investigators and information brokers solely to the internet. Sadly, over 95% of these individuals and companies just use the internet to obtain limited information. They simply regurgitate back the data to you and pretend they actually did some financial research. They only charge a few hundred dollars but this limited information you can get yourself online for free. There are only three asset searches that can be legitimately conducted. They are:
1- Basic Asset Search. This contains all personal data, twenty year address history, confirmation of SS# and date of birth, other numbers they may be falsely using, national property search, the U.S. Consumer Public Filing Index for bankruptcies, notice of defaults, judgments, tax liens and problems with the Internal Revenue Service, Corporate and Limited Partnership information, Uniform Commercial Code information, Civil and Criminal Index filings, Fictitious Business Name Index and professional licensing. This report should be sent to you in the form of court-ready documents. Although you may never need to use them in court, if the company you are thinking about using doesn’t have this standard, then don’t use them. This search should be completed within 24-48 hours. The “average” legitimate price for this product should be at or around $950.00.
- Bank, Savings and Checking Account Searches.
- Stocks, Bonds and Securities Searches.
Numbers 2 & 3 should take between 5-8 working days to complete. Pricing varies from state to state and also includes a more expensive nationwide search.
When conducting asset searches, Martin Investigative Services is your trusted partner.
We offer comprehensive asset search services that go beyond basic online searches. Our search reports are court-ready and delivered promptly. With our expertise and access to proprietary technology, we can identify assets and trace funds globally. Trust Martin Investigative Services for successful results, and contact us today for a free consultation and prompt attention!
WE CAN IDENTIFY ASSETS AND ACCOUNTS IN ALL FIFTY STATES AND INTERNATIONALLY, OFTEN WHEN OTHERS CANNOT.
Assets can be hidden in many ways and the people who go to the trouble of hiding them can often be quite clever. Our Los Angeles asset search services from Martin Investigative Services can identify assets and accounts in all fifty states and internationally, often when others cannot.
Choosing MartinPI for your asset investigation means trusting a team of professionals with a proven track record of integrity and discretion. We are committed to providing a detailed, lawful, and actionable financial snapshot to our clients, empowering them with information to make the best decisions.
Whether you are an individual, law firm, or corporate entity, our asset search services can be customized to meet your unique needs. Our investigators stay updated with the latest laws, investigation techniques, and technologies, ensuring an effective and efficient asset search.
The cost of hiring a private investigator for asset search is an investment in your future, equipping you with the necessary information to take decisive legal or personal action. As our client, your peace of mind is our top priority.
HOW TO FIND ASSETS WITH AN ASSET CHECK
JUDGMENT ASSET INVESTIGATION, DIVORCE & CHILD SUPPORT, ESTATE & PROBATE, PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE SETTLEMENT, DEBT COLLECTION, IDENTIFY ASSETS BEFORE INITIATING LITIGATION, FRAUD & EMBEZZLEMENT, INVESTMENT DUE DILIGENCE, BUSINESS PARTNER INVESTIGATIONS, HIDDEN ASSET SEARCH.
Do you have a judgment against a person or entity? Are you thinking about filing a lawsuit against a subject or business? Whatever the action you contemplate, it is wise to determine the financial asset or liabilities before moving forward. It is vital to have us perform the background check referenced above in almost every scenario. Once those reports are returned, one might consider bank, savings, checking account searches, stocks, bonds, and securities searches.
Please note that these last two searches are strictly regulated by The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB Act), The Privacy Act, and others.
Pricing: The costs for these searches vary by state and whether you want the search completed in one state or nationwide.
Time frame: The turnaround time for completion is five to eight working days.
See the asset searches page on the Martin Investigative Services website.
Call us immediately if you require asset searches for a judgment recovery, civil judgment, or recovering assets for any reason. With our free consultation services, you will feel pleased with our courteous and prompt attention to your matter.
WHY A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR IS PARAMOUNT FOR A SUCCESSFUL ASSET SEARCH
When it comes to asset searches, remember that the person you are trying to recover assets from has been hiding assets for years, if not decades. They can avoid paying spousal support, court obligations, and many financial obligations, from using different aliases to shell companies to an assortment of tricks. A private investigator, like MartinPI, has decades of experience studying the methods that business people and family members have used to hide assets. With our free consultation, we will hear your case and give you a perspective on our methods of asset searches.
OUR ASSET INVESTIGATION WORK IDENTIFIES ASSETS WHERE OTHERS CANNOT
Each jurisdiction has a different level of access and sophistication; you need a team to navigate public data on a broad scale and combine it into a comprehensive review.
It is often possible to locate and validate assets globally, but doing so requires a team of experts with access to correct and timely international information. This is where Martin Investigative Services comes in.
We have access to proprietary technology to identify and locate individuals or corporations’ assets and trace the history and transfer of funds or assets.
HOW DO I START THE ASSET SEARCH INVESTIGATIONS?
Verify any increase in or decrease in the net asset value for the entity or individual. Start building your case by gathering names, addresses, phone numbers, bank accounts, etc., regarding the individual or entity. It can be a great starting point for a private investigator to begin their asset search. Then finally, reach out to a reputable private investigator to start your asset investigations. Here at MartinPI, we have a former federal agent, Tom Martin, that will guide you to locate assets.
ASSETS CAN BE HIDDEN IN:
» Offshore accounts
» Stocks
» Corporations that can’t be touched
» Safety deposit boxes
» Mortgages
» Bank account Search
» Employers
» Boats, cars, planes
» Family gifts
» Transferring assets to family
» Gifts to friends
» Hiding businesses under illegal names
» Get your free consultation.
TYPES OF ASSET SEARCHES WE CONDUCT
BE SURE NOTHING IS LEFT UNCOVERED WHEN MARTIN PI CONDUCTS AN ASSET SEARCH AT THE START OF THE PROCESS.
Our financial investigations do the following:
- We research billions of records to seize significant assets, which are not always available in public databases.
- Our asset search investigations are utilized to determine a subject’s or corporation’s positive or negative net worth.
- Information is usually derived from two sources: public and private sources. Public sources could include cars, homes, rental properties, real estate, and boats.
- Personal information can also be derived from the bank, brokerage accounts, investment accounts, credit reports, etc. This pre-litigation evidence may be admissible in court. The information can also be used to prepare a better trial case.
IF YOU ARE A LAW OFFICE, WE CAN IDENTIFY ASSETS AND ACCOUNTS IN ALL FIFTY STATES AND INTERNATIONALLY, OFTEN WHEN OTHERS CANNOT.
Assets can be hidden in many ways, and the people who go to the trouble of hiding them can often be quite clever. Asset search services from Martin Investigative Services can identify assets and accounts in all fifty states and internationally, usually when others cannot.
Many residents in California hold large amounts of real estate and property ownership. These records of assets may be searched online with the help of county clerks. Anyone can perform an asset search if they have access to public records or a public-private records search engine. Attorneys, private investigators, business consultants, and law enforcement are just a few people who can conduct an asset search.
Diverse ‘professionals’ will tell you that most asset research can cost between $150 and $400. Ask yourself, can private investigators use the same database as lawyers? The extensive, specialized online database makes it possible to search for asset records through public records, court offices, and county resident records archaic.
WHY CHOOSE MARTIN INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
MartinPI is a licensed private investigator, and the initial consultation is free and confidential for clients. By calling in or simply filling out the contact form, you will speak with Tom Martin himself, well-versed in asset investigations. Tom Martin is a former federal agent, and his network is composed of private investigators, former DEA, FBI, IRS, and Secret Service agents. The team at MartinPI is second-to-none. Rest assured, you will feel respected and appreciated here at MartinPI. We also work closely with law firms that require collecting or tracking down a judgment collection.
Asset search services from Martin Investigative Services can identify assets and accounts in all fifty states and internationally, often when others cannot.
And the guarantee at MartinPI, Full-money back guarantee, and your privacy is at the forefront of our contract. We give the client all copies of photos and videos collected during any surveillance investigation. We keep nothing. Our success rate is phenomenal and among the highest in the industry – if not the highest.
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“Martin Investigative Services has performed background checks, private investigation, surveillance and bug sweeps for our clients. They have also served difficult process in lawsuits. They have performed unquestionably and unfailingly to perfection. We will always call Martin first – and hope he hasn’t been called yet by the other side!”