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Running a Business - Asset Protection
Running a Business

Asset Protection Strategies

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Selecting a Formation State

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Asset Protection Shields Hard-Earned Wealth
Understanding Debtor-Creditor Relationship
Different Lien Types Provide Creditors Different Rights
Battling Liens Against You
Effective Exemption Planning Protects Assets
Leveraging Homestead Exemption to Protect Assets
Qualified Retirement Plans Shield Assets from Most Creditors
Shield Assets Using Wildcard and Wages Exemptions
Protecting House Without a Homestead Exemption
Bankruptcy Provides Options for a Fresh Start
Chapter 7 Discharges Debts Provides a "Fresh Start"
Federal Asset Exemptions Apply in Bankruptcy
How to Avoid Asset Transfer Challenges
Actual Fraud Always Voids Asset Transfers
Know the Law Regarding Medicaid Transfers
Using Trusts to Protect Assets
Carefully Constructed Trusts Can Protect Assets
Offshore Trusts Can Offer Asset Protection
Protecting Your Assets
Use Business Structure to Limit Liability
Sole Proprietorships and General Partnerships Can Be Risky Business Forms
Statutory Close Corporations Permitted in Some States
Leveraging Limited Liability for Asset Protection
Key Issues in Selecting Formation State
Overview of Tax Considerations of LLCs and Corporations
How to Form an LLC or Corporation
Using Holding and Operating Companies to Protect Business Assets
Protecting Assets Using a One-Entity Approach
Funding Entities to Maximize Asset Protection
Liens Can Secure Funding and Protect Assets
Be Aware of Tax Impact of Funding Decisions
Avoiding Day-to-Day Liability Risk
Beware of Tort Exceptions to Limited Liability
Take Steps to Limit Liability for Contracts
Options for Withdrawing Excess Funds from Business
Withdraw Funds from Business to Limit Amount at Risk
Salaries, Loans and Leases Can Withdraw Money from Entity
Piercing Veil of Limited Liability Results in Personal Exposure
Transferring Business Interests to Family Can Preserve Wealth
Drafting an Effective Buy-Sell Agreement
Don't Run Afoul of Securities Laws
Insurance Can Protect Assets
Liability Insurance Protects You From Yourself
Property Insurance Compensates You for Losses
Insuring Your Automobile Is Essential
Learn to Navigate Legal System to Protect Yourself
Control Litigation Risks by Avoiding It
Shift Risks by Making Loser Pay Legal Expenses
Plan for Pre-Trial Discovery With Record Retention Policies
State and Federal Laws Can Provide Remedies
Asset Protection Laws by State (51 Jurisdictions)
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