Sample Forensic Report
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Sample Forensic Tracing Report
Illustrative Example — No Real Client Data
Prepared for: Sample Attorney, Esq.
Prepared by: Financial Forensics, LLC
Case Caption
In Re: Marriage of Sample A and Sample B
Marriage Date
January 1, 2000
Separation Date
January 1, 2021
Valuation Date
December 31, 2024
1. Engagement Overview
This sample report demonstrates how a forensic tracing report is formatted in the EquiTrace system. All names, dates, and account information are fictitious and for demonstration purposes only.
2. Scope of Procedures
We performed a marital vs. separate property tracing on selected sample accounts, applied generic growth rates, and allocated activity between marital and separate components using an illustrative methodology.
3. Summary of Findings
As of the valuation date, the sample retirement account reflects a total balance of $500,000, of which $200,000 has been classified as separate property and $300,000 as marital. These figures are illustrative only.
4. Sample Account Summary Table
| Account Name | Owner | Beginning Balance | Contributions (Marital) | Growth (Allocated) | Ending Balance | Marital Portion | Separate Portion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample 401(k) Plan | Sample Spouse A | $150,000 | $200,000 | $150,000 | $500,000 | $300,000 | $200,000 |
| Sample Brokerage Account | Sample Spouse B | $50,000 | $75,000 | $25,000 | $150,000 | $90,000 | $60,000 |
5. Methodology Notes
The tracing methodology applied pro-rata allocation principles to growth and income, with separate property receiving credit for contributions made prior to the marriage date. This is a simplified example.
6. Important Disclaimers
This sample report is for demonstration purposes only. It does not constitute legal, tax, or investment advice, and it is not based on any real individuals or real account activity.