An asset investigation, also called an asset search, is the process of locating and verifying what a person or business actually owns through legally obtainable public records. It answers a simple but critical question: does this individual or company have the assets you believe they do?
People turn to an asset investigation when there's money on the line and uncertainty about whether it can be recovered. You may need one if you're going through a divorce and suspect a spouse is hiding property, if you've won or expect to win a court judgment and need to know whether it can actually be collected, if you're weighing the cost of a lawsuit against the likelihood of ever seeing payment, or if you're conducting due diligence before a business deal or partnership.
At Anna Stowe Investigations, every asset investigation is conducted using lawful, verifiable sources — never guesswork and never information obtained through improper means. The result is a clear, organized picture of ownership you can rely on and, when needed, present with confidence.
Asset investigations are only as good as the people reading the records, and this is where our team stands apart.
Our team has deep, hands-on experience with the intricacies of corporate formation. We understand, forwards and backwards ‚ how business entities are structured, layered, and sometimes used to obscure ownership, which means we know where to look and how to follow ownership through the layers rather than stopping at the surface.
We bring that same depth to real property. Between us, our team carries years of real-world experience in the real estate field, and we've seen virtually every ownership and transaction scenario imaginable. That means we read property records with an understanding of how real-world transactions actually work, not just what a database prints out.
That expertise is no accident. Every member of our team is meticulously selected for their experience, so asset investigation isn't a sideline for us; it's a specialty. And because we're consistent, your results are always delivered in a thorough, methodical, and organized manner, every single time, so the information is easy to understand and ready to act on.
Just as important is how we treat the people we work with. We know that behind most asset investigations is a stressful situation‚ a difficult divorce, an unpaid debt, a broken agreement. We lead with compassion. We connect, we listen, and we understand what you're going through. As a team made up primarily of women, we bring a perspective and an approach that sets us apart from many agencies in this field.
An asset investigation from Anna Stowe Investigations is built to give you a complete, verifiable picture of ownership. Depending on your case, it can include:
How it works:
Anna Stowe Investigations performs asset investigations throughout the Greater Sacramento area, across California, and nationwide. We’re proud to serve clients in Sacramento, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Gold River, Antelope, La Riviera, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, and Rocklin.
Based in Sacramento County, we regularly work throughout the surrounding counties, statewide, and — because our corporate and real property searches reach all 50 states — for clients whose cases extend across the country. Wherever the assets are, we can help you find them.
