Selected Topics On Asset Protection

“Asset Protection for Physicians and High-Risk Business Owners”  By Robert J. Mintz

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Contents:

1.   Piercing the LLC Veil – Recent court cases have allowed creditors of an LLC to pierce the LLC veil making the LLC members personally liable …

2.   Protecting Assets From Unexpected Medical Expenses – Medical expenses resulting from an illness or injury to yourself or a family member, represent the single most serious threat to …

3.   Why Your Living Trust May Be Broken – A properly drafted and funded Living Trust allows property to pass in a seamless transition…

4.   Cook Islands Trusts – Prudent Planning or Tools for Scoundrels? – The key provisions of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (“FATCA”) became effective in 2014 and 2015 and foreign banks and trust companies are implementing necessary reporting systems as required …

5.   Are Secret Accounts and Offshore Havens Gone for Good? – the FATCA regulations have been finalized by the IRS and offshore banks, financial firms and trust companies are attempting to comply …

6.   New State Laws Allow Residents to Shield Assets From Creditors – In 2014 Mississippi became the 16^th state to adopt domestic asset protection trust (“DAPT”) legislation. In addition, legislators in other states have amended …

7.   California Private Retirement Plans – California allows for the creation of a Private Retirement Plan, which is entirely exempt from judgments and bankruptcy …

8.   When Is It Too Late For Asset Protection? – Often the key issue in asset protection is determining whether the planning is too late. Each state has laws against “Fraudulent Transfers” which are those intended to defraud or defeat a creditor

9.   Do Your Kids Need Asset Protection? – Dynasty Trusts are trusts intended to last for an extended period – sometimes several generations.  The primary benefits are that estate tax can be reduced or avoided as amounts are passed from children to

10.  What Happens When You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage? – … some clients have been engaged in extended negotiations concerning loan workouts or other modifications which are, only now, reaching their conclusion …

11.  S-Corps as Tax Shelters – New Case Highlights Risks and Opportunities – An S-Corp has the potential to produce significant tax savings by converting “wages” into “profits” …

12.  What is the Best Asset Protection for Physicians? – In our initial discussions with a client these questions always comes up “What’s the best asset protection plan?”  “Are there any plans which are completely bulletproof?” …

13.  How to Make Money in the Litigation Game – The biggest obstacle to filing a lawsuit has always been money. Lawsuits cost a lot and most people just can’t afford it.  When legal fees are added to the costs of consultants and expert witnesses …

14.  How to Find a Tax Shelter – … business expenses, such as payroll, advertising and software, are intended to produce greater income and assets, money spent on taxes return zero economic benefit …

15.  Profit Shifting to Reduce Taxes – Businesses and wealthy individuals often reduce their overall tax burden by holding assets or conducting business operations in low or no tax jurisdictions …

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