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Asset Searches
Know what can be found before you decide what to pursue.
Whether you are collecting a judgment or weighing a business deal, the records matter. TJS conducts asset searches using lawfully available sources and explains what the findings can and cannot show.
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01. Overview
Research grounded in available records.
A court award, a settlement, or an investment decision can depend on whether a person or company holds assets of value. Before spending more time and money, it helps to know what the public record shows.
TJS Private Investigations, headquartered in Houston, Texas, conducts asset searches for individuals, businesses, and attorneys. We research property, business, lien, and court records that are lawfully available, compare what we find, and present it in a form you and your attorney can use.
Situations where an asset search can help:
- Assessing whether a judgment may be collectible
- Supporting an attorney in a divorce or family matter
- Checking a prospective partner or counterparty
- Reviewing a company before an acquisition or investment
- Identifying property linked to a debtor
- Preparing for settlement discussions
- Following up on assets that may have been transferred
We do not obtain bank account balances or other private financial records without legal process. Those records are generally reached through subpoena or discovery, and we can help your attorney decide where that step may be worthwhile.
02. Capabilities
What the public record can reveal.
Real Property
Research available ownership records for homes, land, and commercial property, including past transfers.
Vehicles and Vessels
Identify registered vehicles, boats, or aircraft where those records are lawfully accessible.
Business Filings
Review company registrations, officer and manager roles, and related entities connected to the subject.
Liens and UCC Filings
Check recorded liens and UCC filings that may show secured debts or business equipment.
Court Records
Review relevant judgments, lawsuits, and bankruptcy filings that affect the asset picture.
Connected Parties
Note related people or entities where records suggest property may be held in another name.
03. Our Investigators
Careful matching. Honest limits.
Asset records are easy to misread. A property listed under a similar name, or a company that was dissolved years ago, can lead to wrong conclusions. Our investigators bring more than 17 years of investigative experience to matching records to the correct subject and checking each finding against other sources.
We work within the law. We do not use pretexting or any method that would put your case at risk, and we tell you plainly when a question can only be answered through legal process rather than investigation.
04. What Clients Receive
An organized picture of the findings.
Depending on the scope and the records available, your report may include:
- Real property ownership and transfer history
- Registered vehicles or vessels, where accessible
- Business interests and company roles
- Recorded liens and UCC filings
- Relevant judgments, lawsuits, and bankruptcies
- Source references for each finding
- Notes on gaps, uncertainties, and possible next steps
An asset search reflects records available at the time of the research. It does not show cash, account balances, or assets held privately, and it cannot guarantee that every asset has been identified.
05. Why Choose TJS
Useful findings, gathered properly.
Experienced
More than 17 years of investigative experience across 29 states and Washington, DC.
Discreet
We research quietly, without alerting the subject to the inquiry.
Evidence-Focused
Every finding is tied to a source so your attorney can review and rely on it.
Clear Communication
We explain what the records show and where they stop.
06. How It Works
Start with what you need to recover or decide.
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Explain the Matter
Tell us about the subject, the purpose of the search, and any judgment or case involved.
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Set the Scope
We agree which records and locations to research, along with timing and cost.
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Research and Match
Investigators search available records and confirm each finding belongs to the right subject.
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Deliver the Report
You receive sourced findings, a summary of limits, and suggestions for next steps with counsel.
07. Frequently Asked Questions
Understand the limits before you begin.
1. Can a private investigator find someone’s bank accounts?
Not without legal process. Bank balances and account records are private. We focus on lawfully available records, and your attorney can seek financial records through subpoena or discovery if needed.
2. Is an asset search worth it before suing someone?
It can be. Knowing whether a person or company holds property, business interests, or other recorded assets helps you and your attorney judge whether a judgment may be collectible.
3. Can you help with assets in a divorce?
Yes, working with your attorney. We research recorded property, vehicles, and business interests that may be relevant to the case.
4. Will the person know you are searching?
Record research is carried out quietly. We discuss any step that might involve contact with others before it is taken.
5. What if the search finds very little?
We explain which sources were checked. Few findings in public records do not prove that no assets exist, but they can still help you decide how to proceed.
08. Next Steps
Tell us what the search needs to answer.
Share the matter and what you already know about the subject. Attorneys can learn more about our litigation support and investigations for law firms, and companies weighing a deal may also need business due diligence.
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Make your next move with the facts.
Tell us what you are trying to recover or decide. We’ll explain which records we can research and what they are likely to show.
Speak to an Investigator (888) 600-0261
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