FAQs for Hiring a Private Investigator to Locate People or Surveil a Spouse

By Fraud Expert, Ed Martin

Preparation for hiring a PI to locate a person or conduct surveillance.

1. Determine who, what, when, why and your budget

2. Seek a cost estimate.

3. Secure a written contract from the PI

4. Your attorney in the matter should hire the PI.

5. Be prepared to provide detailed information to the PI and pictures.

6. Rely on you instincts and be comfortable with your PI.