You have made your decision to invest in real estate. You know what property you want to buy. Your offer has been accepted. Now what do you need to do to make sure your property is protected from the start? Here is a checklist of the seven steps for asset protection...
What is the best state to incorporate? Many people incorporate in the state where they do most of their business. And sometimes this is the best choice — but not always. Where your business is located does not have to dictate where the business is incorporated. In...
The Supreme Court of Florida took away a key asset protection benefit in deciding Olmstead v. Federal Trade Commission (SC 01-109, Fla. June 24, 2010). Before the ruling a charging order was the exclusive remedy, whereby the judgment creditor (the person who...
Gold, silver and other precious metals require asset protection. We live in a litigious and uncertain society, which is most likely one of the reasons you invested in precious metals in the first place. It is important to know that if gold, silver, platinum and...
Your risk exposure goes through the roof when your child under 18 years old obtains a drivers license. Are you surprised? Didn’t you read the fine print? In most states, the application for an instruction permit or drivers license must be signed by a parent or...
By Garrett Sutton, Esq. The scene is a lush, tastefully appointed resort right on the bay. Beautiful sand beaches lead to calm, blue green waters. On a patio overlooking the spectacular view a party is going on. It is the welcoming event for what is claimed will be a...