What is asset protection?

Generally, asset protection consists of structures and strategies that insulate a family’s assets from liabilities such as creditors, judgments, liens, lawsuits, etc. Asset protection strategies are unique to each client.  The following is a sampling of strategies we utilize to protect families and their assets:

  1. Irrevocable trusts
  2. Business entities
  3. Layered holdings (shell entities)
  4. Division of ownership
  5. Property encumbrance and liens