A. What is Asset Protection? For the past several years asset protection has been one of the fastest growing areas of law. It is also one of the most controversial – the goal of asset protection is to shield assets from the reach of creditors. Asset protection planning is premised on the creditor’s ability to collect. After all, if the creditor has no right or power to collect on a judgment, there is no need for protective planning. Simply put, asset protection is about struc

REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST FAQS Revocable trust, living trust and revocable living trust are terms used interchangeably. Can I act as my own trustee? Yes. If you are competent to handle your financial affairs now, there's no legal reason why you can't be the trustee of your own trust. In fact, this is what most people choose to do. And if you're married, you and your spouse can act as co-trustees. Will I still have access to the assets I place in my Living Trust? Yes. If you're

Introduction Many people have worked their whole lives saving and preparing for retirement. They are not rich but have accumulated a nice little nest egg in order to provide a decent retirement. One of their most heart-felt concerns is never to be a burden on anyone; not to their spouse, family, or friends. Then the unthinkable happens: a disabling health problem. The extra costs associated with caring for such a disabling illness is far beyond the income stream of most retir