Can a forensic accountant find hidden bank accounts?

Can a forensic accountant find hidden bank accounts?

Forensic accounting methodology can reveal hidden assets and sources of income. They can be invaluable in a variety of litigation contexts.

Where can I find hidden money?

To find your hidden money, go to http://www.missingmoney.com/, an official database for the NAUPA that has records from most state unclaimed property programs. You can also link to your individual state unclaimed property program.

How do you hide money from creditors?

You can use different asset protection trusts to help you protect your money from lawsuits, creditors, and even from the IRS. However, if you hide your money in a trust, you need to be aware of some of the downsides. First of all, the kind of trust that is most likely to protect your assets is an irrevocable trust.

How do you know if someone is hiding money?

Second, you should immediately start to be on the lookout for these tell-tale signs that your husband may be hiding assets and/or income:

  1. Bank and other financial statements are no longer being delivered to your home address.
  2. A sudden decrease in salary.
  3. Intentional overpayments.
  4. No new clients.
  5. Defensive behavior.

Does a spouse have to share an inheritance?

Although the default rule is that anything either spouse earns during marriage becomes shared marital property, this rule doesn’t apply to inheritances. Whether you received your inheritance before or during your marriage, it is yours to do with as you please. You have no legal obligation to share it with your husband.

How can I prove my husband is hiding money?

Investigate credit card payments A careful analysis of bank statements also can reveal red flags that your spouse is hiding money. Look for wire transfers or electronic payments to accounts you don’t recognize. Also check credit card statements to see where the payments are coming from.