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How to do an asset search after getting a judgement?
Hello,
A couple years ago I did a $10,000 investment deal that went horribly wrong.
That following year, I went to court and received a "Judgement" which grants me permission to get legal representatives to help retrieve my money from the person whom deposited the investment check.
I tried to just go after the bank it was cashed out, unfortunately the account had been closed. Now I am looking for the assets, bank accounts, anything the person has in her name (money, land, homes, cars, financial accounts, social security number, etc.)
I have an attorney who recommended a professional. But that may cost me an additional $2,000 (or a little more).. Is there any way to possibly find someone's hidden assets by myself? The lady is a realtor of some form, I have found her website and even her License number. I know the city she lives currently lives in. But at the moment, I am looking for information on who she banks with, and other MONEY options before trying to go after assets.
If anyone could please help, I'd greatly appreciate it!
Thank you.
4 Answers
- babyboomer1001Lv 711 months ago
County record will list properties she owns - land & homes. Cars - you need to be a policeman or the DMV to find that info, or perhaps a professional has access - I'm not sure. Financial accounts are private. Find an address & find the nearest couple of banks. Serve garnishment papers on the two nearest - (yes, it's a guess) but it could be a worthwhile one. SS# - hire a hacker. You should report her to the state's real estate board. Send them a copy of the judgment and inform them briefly what she did to you and that she hasn't paid you. Maybe they will revoke her license.
- ?Lv 711 months ago
Not really. You are finding that winning the judgement and collecting are entirely different.
- STEVEN FLv 711 months ago
Which part of your details are a FLAT OUT LIE?
If INVESTED, you had ZERO grounds to sue and DID NOT secure a judgement.
If you EVER had an attorney in connection with the case, THEY already did an asset search.
- Michael ELv 711 months ago
Your attorney is probably being paid a percentage of the recovery. It is in their self interest to get as much of your money back, at as low a cost as possible. I'd take the advice of a greedy lawyer.
