Finding Investments in Commodity Futures Contracts
PROBLEM:
You know you’ve heard your debtor tell friends that some of his best investments were in commodity futures contracts, but you have no way of knowing just how much money he has invested in them.
SOLUTION:
We’ve…
Wynonna Judd Places GPS Tracker on Sister Ashley’s Car
We often blog here about how to find assets using public records and interviews. Sometimes we get more unorthodox requests from clients to help them find assets or just plain figure out the facts. For instance, a recent story that came out…
Finding Offshore Assets: New Database Makes It Easier?
We wrote not too long ago here about our methodology for tracking down offshore accounts and how difficult and expensive this process can be. Well, it looks like locating offshore accounts may have just become a tiny bit easier.
As reported…
Finding Hidden Foreign Property
PROBLEM:
The debtor, whose family lives in Brazil, claims to have no foreign investments. He mentioned years ago that his family had some rental properties in Sao Palo, but you have never seen them, and you don’t know exactly where they…
The Ex Factor: Ex-Husband Accuses X Factor Judge Paulina Rubio of Hiding Assets
According to several media reports, Latin superstar, Paulina Rubio has been accused by her ex-husband of concealing assets during their divorce proceedings earlier this year. The couple divorced in March and the pop-star reportedly agreed…
Oprah Helps Father Hide Assets in Messy Divorce
Last week, a Tennessee judge fined Oprah Winfrey’s father, Vernon Winfrey, $70,000 in legal fees as punishment for bad behavior during his divorce. According to the judge’s decision, Mr. Winfrey used some fairly complicated maneuvers to…
Tracking Down Travelers Checks
PROBLEM:
For as long as you’ve known your debtor, he’s insisted on purchasing travelers checks before going on any vacation. You didn’t really see the need, but now you’re starting to wonder if he may actually have converted some…
Hidden Tax Money: Overpaying This Year to Get a Refund Post-Divorce
PROBLEM:
Your debtor has been in charge of handling the family’s finances throughout your marriage and you’re completely in the dark as to what is on your tax returns.
SOLUTION:
We spend an awful lot of time telling you…
Finding Litigation Awards and Settlement Proceeds
PROBLEM:
For years, you have heard your debtor complain about a lawsuit between him and his former business partner. You suspect that the case is nearing a close, and that the debtor may receive a sizeable payout. The debtor…
How We Find Hidden Trusts and Pensions
PROBLEM:
You suspect your debtor has interests in a pension plan or trust, but you’re so out of the loop with the family finances, you aren’t sure where to start looking for the money.
SOLUTIONS:
As we always…
