<\/a>You may be surprised to learn that you already have asset protection in place. In fact, you probably have one or more types of traditional asset protection planning in place at this very moment. The problem is it likely won\u2019t be enough to protect you and your family.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
What is Asset Protection Planning?<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Asset protection planning takes many forms; in general, asset protection is action taken to preserve and protect your property in advance of a claim, or the threat of a claim.<\/p>\n
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\n- Asset protection planning will not be effective to shield your property from an existing claim. Instead, it must be done long before there is even the hint of a claim.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- The goals of asset protection planning are to provide an incentive for settling a claim, improve your bargaining position, offer options when a claim is asserted, and, ultimately, deter litigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What Is Traditional Asset Protection Planning, and Why Does It Often Fail?<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
There are several types of traditional asset protection planning that have been around for years. The most common is liability insurance \u2013 automobile, homeowners, renters, business, umbrella, malpractice, and the like.<\/p>\n
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\n- You probably have at least one liability policy in place right now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Unfortunately, liability insurance may actually encourage a lawsuit since it is perceived as \u201ceasy money.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n