Factual Evidence & Asset Discovery
We assist clients and attorneys with locating, organizing, and documenting public records, property transfers, corporate affiliations, bankruptcy records, and other factual evidence for litigation, collection, and due diligence matters.
The work matters at specific moments: before you sue, so you know whether a defendant can pay; after a judgment, when a debtor says there is nothing to collect; and before a deal, loan, or partnership, when you need to know who really owns what.
Real & Corporate Property
Identifying real estate, equipment, business entities, and ownership ties that connect a person to property held under another name.
Financial Leads
Developing lawful indicators of where financial accounts are likely held, so counsel can pursue the details through discovery or garnishment.
Public Records Research
In-depth reviews of bankruptcy filings, judgments, liens, UCC filings, and civil litigation history.
Judgment Recovery Support
Giving attorneys and creditors the facts they need to choose collection steps, such as garnishment or proceedings supplemental.
How We Handle an Asset Search
Step 1
Free consultation and purpose
We confirm the subject, the purpose (litigation, a judgment, or due diligence), and the permissible purpose for any regulated data. The purpose sets the scope.
Step 2
Records research from Indiana
We search county property and court records, secretary of state filings, UCC and lien filings, bankruptcy and federal court indexes, and licensed data sources nationwide.
Step 3
Verification
We cross-check ownership chains and addresses, and for Indiana property we can confirm what is physically there, such as a business in operation or equipment on site.
Step 4
Written findings
We deliver a report that separates confirmed assets from leads and points out which items your attorney can pursue through discovery or post-judgment process.
What You Receive
A written asset report with each property, entity, filing, and lead we identified, its source and date, and our assessment of how solid it is. Copies of the key public records are attached so your attorney can rely on them directly.
What's Legal in Indiana
Private investigator firms in Indiana are licensed under Indiana Code IC 25-30 by the Private Investigator and Security Guard Licensing Board. Our license is PI22500020, and you can confirm it on the Indiana license search. Records searches require a permissible purpose under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Driver's Privacy Protection Act, and we document that purpose at the start of every file.
Account balances and transaction details are protected financial information. Obtaining them by pretext violates the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, so we never do it; your attorney gets that detail through subpoenas, discovery, or proceedings supplemental. Read more on locating a debtor and assets to collect an Indiana judgment.
Who It's For
Attorneys and law firms, creditors holding judgments, business owners vetting a partner or acquisition, lenders, and individuals deciding whether a lawsuit is worth filing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you find assets in other states?
Yes. Public-record and database research is done nationwide from our Indiana office. Any in-person verification is done in Indiana.
Can you tell me how much money is in someone's bank account?
No. Getting balances without legal process would require pretexting, which is illegal. We identify lawful leads, and your attorney obtains account records through legal process.
Is an asset search worth doing before I sue?
Often, yes. Knowing whether a defendant owns property or a business helps you decide whether a judgment would be collectible.
Do you give legal advice about collecting a judgment?
No. We are investigators, not a law firm. We provide facts, and your attorney decides on legal strategy.
Disclaimer: Cheshire Investigation Agency is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal opinions, or legal representation. All legal strategy, filings, and court appearances must be handled by the client or a licensed attorney.
Find Out What Is Really There
Tell us who the subject is, what the search is for, and what you already know. Start with a free consultation. We'll give you a quote on that call once we understand what you need.
Cheshire Investigation Agency is licensed in Indiana (Private Investigator License #PI22500020), headquartered in Greenville, Indiana (Floyd County), and a member of INspi and NCISS. Call (812) 364-1466.