Hidden or undisclosed assets are common in a divorce. It is all too easy for one spouse to move assets out of their name by transferring them to family members and business partners. To ensure that nothing is left on the table divorce attorneys should conduct an asset search at the start of the process. […]

The answer to this question is yes. But why? A personal injury attorney may object that the client is refusing to pay for trivial things that would benefit them, like doing an asset search. However, the costs of doing an asset search pale in comparison to the possibility that assets to attach could be found […]

Many personal injury claims will settle before the end of the year. How do you find out if your client should take the case to trial or settle? Using an asset search can help you satisfy your “due diligence” so your client can come to the proper decision about whether to move forward with a […]

An unfortunate reality of divorce litigation is that not all soon-to-be-ex-spouses are honest. The combination of acrimony and money matters in divorce drives less-than-transparent behavior in people already prone to dishonesty. The economic uncertainty in today’s world has a direct impact on people’s pocket via inflation, higher interest rates and the tumbling price of cryptocurrency. […]

If you are representing a client who has been injured on another person’s property, a lot of information needs to be verified before determining who is responsible for their injuries. You need to be confident that your client is pursuing the right strategy to receive compensation for their injuries, pain, and suffering, and that means […]

When looking to conduct an asset search, it is important to carefully choose a qualified asset search company to assist you. The internet has become second nature for the majority, making it easy for someone to create a website that could potentially scam you or provide invaluable information. Therefore, it is important to research the […]

Lawyers and other professionals contact our office every day and ask whether it is permissible for an asset search company or private investigator to conduct bank, stock, bond or mutual fund account searches on a subject. The short answer is “no”.  Not only is conducting a bank, stock, bond, or mutual fund search considered to […]

Insurance coverage is something most people do not have to think about until something goes wrong. People sign forms, opt in, or opt out, and then forget about it. When your client undergoes an injury from a car accident, slip and fall or some other injury caused by someone else’s negligence, suddenly these decisions can […]

When a person dies, the executor or personal representative of the estate is tasked with recording the estate of the decedent with the probate court so the court can approve estate distributions to the heirs. It is necessary for the executor to file an estate inventory with the court, which is just what it sounds […]

An Asset Search Can Help Manage the Risks of Being a Personal Representative When you learn that your relative has chosen you to be the personal representative or executor of the estate, your first reaction could be to feel honored. It is a positive thing that your relative has placed their trust in you. However, […]