When significant assets are involved, a basic asset search may not be enough.

Assets can be held through businesses, real estate, partnerships, trusts, corporate interests, or other structures. Determining what interests may be associated with an individual or entity can require a broader investigative approach.

DBM Private Investigator, LLC conducts professional hidden asset and asset investigation services for attorneys, law firms, individuals, businesses, trustees, fiduciaries, and other authorized clients throughout California and nationwide when appropriate.

Based in Irvine, DBM investigates publicly available records, property information, business relationships, corporate affiliations, and other lawful investigative sources to develop information concerning potential assets and financial interests.

With more than 25 years of investigative experience, including former federal investigative experience, DBM brings a comprehensive investigative approach to complex asset matters.

When the money matters, investigate where it went.

A hidden asset investigation is designed to identify potential assets, property, business interests, financial relationships, or other valuable interests that may not be immediately apparent.

Depending on the circumstances, DBM may investigate:

• Real estate
• Business ownership
• Corporate interests
• LLCs and partnerships
• Professional affiliations
• Property interests
• Business relationships
• Publicly available financial information
• Asset transfers reflected in public records
• Associated individuals and entities
• Other relevant investigative leads

DBM does not assume that an asset has been concealed simply because it was not initially identified. The investigation is designed to develop facts and investigative leads for further evaluation.

Attorneys frequently require independent investigative assistance when financial information appears incomplete or when additional asset research is warranted.

DBM can assist counsel with:

• Divorce and marital asset investigations
• Litigation
• Judgment enforcement
• Probate and estate matters
• Trust investigations
• Business disputes
• Fraud investigations
• Partnership disputes
• Due diligence
• High-net-worth investigations

Investigative findings can be organized into reports for attorney review.

Financial information can become particularly important during divorce and other family-law matters.

DBM can investigate potential interests involving:

Property research may identify real estate ownership, previous ownership, associated entities, property addresses, and other publicly available information.

A spouse may own or have an interest in a corporation, LLC, partnership, professional practice, or other business.

DBM can research business affiliations, ownership information, corporate relationships, and other publicly available information.

Where lawfully available, investigative research may identify financial relationships, business interests, property connections, or other leads that warrant further investigation.

Public records can sometimes reveal changes in property or business ownership that may be relevant to an investigation.

DBM's role is to identify and document investigative information—not to make a legal determination concerning the characterization or division of marital property.

A judgment may have little practical value if the judgment debtor has no identifiable assets—or if relevant assets have not yet been located.

DBM can assist judgment creditors and attorneys by investigating:

• Real property
• Business interests
• Corporate affiliations
• Employment
• Professional activities
• Property ownership
• Associated entities
• Other potential asset-related information

This work can complement DBM's Judgment Recovery Investigations service.

Estate and probate matters can involve substantial property and financial interests.

DBM can assist trustees, executors, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and attorneys with investigative research concerning:

• Real estate
• Business interests
• Corporate ownership
• Partnerships
• Property
• Individuals associated with an estate
• Potentially undisclosed interests
• Asset-related public records
• Other investigative leads

The investigation can be tailored to the particular estate and the questions counsel needs addressed.

High-net-worth investigations often require a broader investigative perspective.

DBM can investigate potential connections involving:

• Multiple properties
• Business ownership
• LLCs
• Partnerships
• Corporate affiliations
• Professional practices
• Executive interests
• Investment-related entities
• Associated businesses
• Other publicly available asset information

These investigations can be particularly useful in divorce, estate, business, due diligence, and litigation matters.

Businesses and their owners can have interests spread across multiple entities.

DBM can investigate relationships involving:

• Corporations
• LLCs
• Partnerships
• Trade names
• Subsidiaries
• Business addresses
• Officers
• Managers
• Registered agents
• Professional affiliations
• Related entities

The objective is to identify connections that may warrant additional investigation.

Real estate is often one of the most significant categories of assets investigated.

DBM can research publicly available information concerning:

• Current ownership
• Previous ownership
• Property addresses
• Ownership entities
• Transfers
• Associated individuals
• Business entities
• Other relevant public records

Real estate research can be combined with business and background investigations to develop a broader picture of an individual's or entity's interests.

In some matters, attorneys may have questions concerning whether assets were transferred, retitled, or associated with another individual or entity.

DBM can investigate publicly available information that may identify:

• Changes in ownership
• Transfers of property
• Changes involving business entities
• Associated individuals
• Related companies
• Other publicly documented transactions

DBM does not make a legal determination that a transfer was fraudulent, improper, or intended to defeat a judgment. Those determinations belong to the appropriate legal process.

Before entering into a significant business relationship, understanding the financial and business background of the other party can be critical.

DBM can investigate:

• Business ownership
• Corporate affiliations
• Property interests
• Professional history
• Litigation-related information
• Business relationships
• Public records
• Other relevant investigative information

This service can be combined with DBM's Business Due Diligence investigations.

DBM works directly with attorneys and law firms requiring investigative support.

Assignments may involve:

Pre-Litigation Asset Research

Developing information before a matter progresses into litigation.

Litigation Support

Conducting asset and business research as a case develops.

Judgment Enforcement Investigations

Researching potential assets and business interests associated with a judgment debtor.

Divorce Investigations

Investigating property, business, and other publicly available asset information.

Probate Investigations

Researching property, business interests, and other asset-related information concerning an estate.

Due Diligence

Investigating the financial and business background of individuals and organizations.

Depending on the assignment, DBM may combine:

• Public-record research
• Property research
• Corporate research
• Business research
• Background investigations
• Witness interviews
• Open-source research
• Skip tracing
• Timeline development
• Other lawful investigative methods

The strength of a complex asset investigation often comes from connecting information from multiple sources rather than relying on a single database.

DBM is a private investigative firm, not a law firm or financial institution.

DBM does not:

• Provide legal advice
• Determine ownership rights
• Make legal findings concerning fraudulent transfers
• Access protected financial accounts without lawful authorization
• Guarantee that assets will be located
• Guarantee recovery of money

DBM's role is to conduct lawful investigation, document factual information, and develop investigative leads for the authorized client and, where applicable, counsel.

Asset investigations frequently involve highly sensitive financial, family, business, and legal information.

DBM handles investigations discreetly and professionally.

Your information is kept strictly confidential and is never shared with third parties.

DBM Private Investigator, LLC is based in Irvine and provides asset investigations throughout Orange County, Southern California, and California.

Common service areas include:

• Irvine
• Newport Beach
• Orange County
• Los Angeles
• Beverly Hills
• San Diego
• La Jolla
• Del Mar
• And surrounding communities

DBM can also coordinate investigative assignments nationwide when appropriate.

DBM can investigate publicly available information and develop leads concerning potential assets, property, business interests, and other financial interests. Results depend on the circumstances and information available.

Yes. DBM conducts asset investigations for attorneys and authorized clients in divorce and marital-property matters.

Yes. DBM can research corporations, LLCs, partnerships, professional practices, and other publicly available business information.

Yes. Asset investigations can be conducted as part of a judgment recovery or enforcement investigation.

Yes. DBM provides investigative services involving estates, trusts, property, business interests, and other asset-related matters.

Yes. DBM provides asset investigation and investigative support directly to attorneys and law firms.

No. An investigation can identify information and investigative leads, but no investigator can guarantee that assets will be discovered.

If you believe important assets, property, business interests, or financial connections may not be fully identified, DBM Private Investigator, LLC can evaluate the circumstances and develop an investigative approach.

Confidential case reviews and consultations available.

DBM Private Investigator, LLC
Irvine, California
949-422-5617
dbmpi.com

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