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Asset Protection Strategies in Florida David A. Holmes, Esq. Farr, Farr, Emerich, Hackett, and Carr, P.A. 99 Nesbit Street Punta Gorda, Florida  33950 (941) 639-1158 [email_address]
I.  Overview The asset protection process; general areas of protection
Overview ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Sources of Risk ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Sources of Indemnification ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Types of Assets ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Forms of Protection ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
II.  Basic Planning Under State Law Identifying and utilizing state asset exemptions
Homestead ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Tenants by the Entirety ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Limitations of Entirety Protection ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Sources of Risk ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Limitations of Entirety Protection ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Life Insurance and Annuities ,[object Object],[object Object]
Pension and Retirement Plans ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Wages ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
III.  Partnership Planning The business of asset protection
Limited Partnerships ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Family Limited Partnership GP LP 1 LP 2 LP 3 Partnership
Family Limited Partnership GP LP 1 LP 2 LP 3 Partnership Judgment= Charging Order
 
Understanding the Charging Order ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Partnership Rules ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Tax Issues ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
 
 
III.  Trust Planning Myth v. reality
Trust Basics ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Domestic Asset Protection Trusts ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Offshore Trust Planning ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
Cook Islands Trust CI Trust CI Trustee Offshore Accounts Trust Protector US Trustee
Cook Islands Trust/Nevis LLC Trust LLC 100% Manager Domestic Accounts
Cook Islands Trust/Nevis LLC Trust LLC Domestic Accounts Swiss Accounts Investment Advisor
Related Issues ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Partnership vs. Trust ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Unique Assets ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Accounts Receivable lien P.A.
Fraudulent Transfers ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Thank You! David A. Holmes (941) 639-1158 [email_address] © 2003 David Holmes

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