Episode Show Notes

• The Hidden Trust Problem: Assets are often diverted improperly when trusts are concealed from rightful beneficiaries who should receive distributions
• Why Trusts Stay Hidden: Trust agreements are typically private documents maintained by law firms, grantors, or trustees - not filed in public records like wills
• When You Might Be Missing Out: If a deceased family member (or living relative) put assets into a trust for your benefit, but trustees never distributed them properly, you may never know without a copy
• The Challenge of Trust Privacy: Unlike public records, trusts remain in a closed ecosystem between attorney, grantor, and trustee until they're used for specific purposes
• OSINT: Your Primary Search Method: Open-source intelligence research is the key to finding hidden trusts by tracking their "shadow image" in public records
• Where Trust Evidence Appears: When trusts are used to create bank accounts, purchase real estate, buy vehicles, or obtain insurance, they leave traces in public systems
• Multiple Search Locations Required:
  • DMV records for vehicle titles
  • Secretary of State corporation filings
  • Various public record databases
  • Social media platforms
  • Dark web sources
  • Digital forensics of related documents
• The Scale of Research: Finding hidden trusts often requires reviewing thousands or tens of thousands of documents to locate references
• Automation Tools Are Essential: AI and forensics tools can reduce months of manual document review down to just a few days
• Not a Simple Google Search: You won't find hidden trusts through basic online searches - deep investigative research is required
• Professional Consultation Available: Licensed private investigators can provide one-on-one consultation for hidden asset and trust cases
• The Bottom Line: If you believe you should be benefiting from a trust but don't have details, systematic OSINT research is your path to discovery

Disclaimer: This information is for asset searching purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with qualified attorneys for legal guidance.