It’s no secret that the United States is a litigious society. And even though many claims have merit, far too many do not. In such an atmosphere, everyone, especially high-income/net-worth individuals, perceives themselves with a high level of exposure. The best defense for this exposure is high-level professional asset protection planning to weather the storm of litigation.

This seminar will discuss various planning techniques that skilled practitioners can use to place assets beyond the reach of creditors. Our presenter will also cover when it is appropriate to utilize such techniques and discuss optimal methods of implementing these techniques.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the law of “fraudulent transfers” (now sometimes called “voidable transactions”)


• Recognize how to promote clients’ asset protection planning in an ethical manner without legal risk to the planner


• Evaluate various asset protection techniques that may not involve the retention of counsel, including “poor man’s asset protection planning,” and exemption planning


• Outline the proper use of trusts to maximize clients’ asset protection without losing beneficial interest or control