How Private Investigators Help Locate Assets of a Deceased Family Member

Private investigators play an important role in asset location. Unfortunately, not everyone leaves a will or trust when they die. Similarly, some deaths are sudden and unexpected, so the decedent didn’t have time to divide their estate. 

How does a private investigator come in hand in such a situation?

Depending on how the decedent managed their assets, at times there can be assets that are unaccounted for. Therefore, you will require the services of a professional to trace these assets so they can be divided among the family members left behind. 

Here’s more about how private investigators can help find assets of a deceased family member:

How Much to Find a Decedent’s Assets?

Martin PI has been working on asset location cases for a long time, and our ample experience and team of skilled professionals assure that you’ll get results at the end of the process. 

Our charges are as follows:

Standard Background/Asset Search 

As the term suggests, this is an essential investigation of an individual or corporation to divulge information about their assets. We cover all states nationwide, and our report will include data from our computer systems. You can expect results within 24 hours. 
The charges for this type of investigation are $1500 & $45 for FedEx, making it an even $1545. This investigation could also cover an LLC or corporation; the findings will be sent to your address. 
We accept payments via MasterCard or Visa. 

Financial Institution Account Search

Regarding a financial institution account search, we investigate banks, savings & checking accounts. If you need a regional search, that is, a statewide search, we charge $4800; for a more comprehensive search across the Nation, we charge $7500. 
We’ll work on your project exhaustively and send a report to your email within 5 to 8 business days. For this type of investigation, we take check payments. 

Brokerage Bank Account

Lastly, we perform a brokerage bank account investigation. This will include details about securities, bonds, and stocks. We charge $4800 for an investigation within the state and $7500 for a wide-ranging nationwide search. 

Our report will be sent to your specified email within 5 to 8 business days. We require check payment for this type of investigation. 

Why Do I Need a Private Investigator to Find a Decedent’s Assets?

Locating assets is no easy task, and considering you’re grieving, it would be best to hire a third party, so they work to find the assets. Besides, at Martin PI, we’ll be able to analyze the lifestyle of the deceased, search through various government agency databases, and find any assets that are unaccounted for. 

Can a PI Track Down Inheritance Assets Across Borders

Yes. PIs who work cases across borders can help you trace your assets in other states and countries. They’d start by siting through offshore asset registries and working with forensics accountants to identify evidence of deposits and transfers. They also collaborate with local officials to access foreign land registries and bank accounts and trace beneficiary data and lineage. Now, there are easy international inheritance tracing assignments, and there are complex ones where money and assets are hidden in shell corporations or passed down without formal probate.  Martin PI specializes in the latter.

How We Work

At Martin PI, we streamline the asset-searching process in the following ways:

Accessing Numerous Databases

Considering our team includes former FBI, DEA, IRS and Secret Service agents, we have access to a broad scope of databases, including public records and other handy resources that the public might not be able to access or use exhaustively.

Genealogical Inquiry 

We will launch a genealogical inquiry to locate lineages and potential heirs. For instance, if the deceased had a hidden family, we’ll find them and include all this profitable information in our report. 

International Networks 

Martin PI has international connections for beneficiaries who may be residing outside the US, which will help extend our investigation past the US borders. 

Step By Step Guide on Finding the Assets of a Deceased Family Member

Pointed out above is just a summary of how we work to find a deceased individual's assets. Now, here is a detailed guide on how we will go about it:

Probing the Decedent’s Assets 

Finding a deceased individual’s assets is vital to having a fruitful probate. This is because it is an important step in handling their estate. Regrettably, many family members don’t know much about the decedent’s properties and finances, which muddles the estate disbursement process and often results in disputes and unnecessary delays. 

Martin PI can help by conducting an in-depth inheritance asset investigation and unearthing hidden assets, undervalued property, or other disregarded properties. We will do a public records probe and financial forensics and talk to pertinent individuals to ensure all assets are found. This will help give a better perspective moving forward. 

Discovering Hidden Assets

 From secret safe deposit boxes to bank accounts, Martin PI will work to uncover everything property and assets linked to the deceased. We will rely on public records, complex tracing techniques, financial forensics, and our in-house to guarantee that all assets are traced. 

Locating Unknown Heirs

Disbursement of the decedent’s estate becomes more complicated when unknown heirs show up. This could be anyone from strangers to estranged family members claiming a share of the assets. For this reason, it’s essential to determine whether these claims are valid to ensure that the assets are disbursed fairly. 
Martin PI will help you do an inheritance search and ascertain unknown heirs. Using the aforementioned techniques, like genealogical search and skip tracing, we will verify whether an individual is an heir or a fraud. This guarantees that the estate is divided among the rightful heirs. 

Retrieve Stolen Assets 

At times, the assets of a deceased family member could be stolen by fraudsters or family members who think that no one can link the assets to the deceased. Martin PI can gather proof of theft and locate missing property, which will help you recover stolen assets. 

Therefore, if you suspect someone has stolen assets, our expertise can help deliver the evidence you require to legally resolve this problem. 

Looking for A Reliable Private Investigator? Call Martin PI!

If you have a recently deceased family member, it would be best to make sure everything concerning the disbursement of their property and assets is done smoothly. It’s also essential to ensure the person’s final wishes were fulfilled to the latter. 

This is where Martin PI comes in hand; we specialize in investigating numerous cases, including complicated inheritance cases, from finding concealed assets to probing theft and fraud. 

We have a lot of experience working on such cases, and as pointed out, most of our team comes from law enforcement agencies; therefore, they have inside knowledge of the workings of fraudsters, forgers, and other con artists. 

These law enforcement backgrounds, combined with advanced investigation techniques, will ensure the decedent’s final wishes are fulfilled, and all their assets are located and disbursed accordingly. 

So, whether you’re looking for stolen or hidden assets, investigating suspicious activity, or ascertaining the details of a will, we offer you the security and transparency you require. Call us today at 800-577-1080. 

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Martin Investigative Services

Martin Investigative Services office is located at 620 Newport Center Dr Suite 1100, Newport Beach, CA 92660 

Open: 24/7

Phone: (800) 577-1080