Legal Resources

Toni 1 Trust v. Wacker (2018)

ASSET PROTECTION ISSUE:

Is a Domestic Asset Protection Trust (DAPT) set up in Alaska effective regarding a Montana fraudulent transfer action?

CASE SUMMARY:

Donald Tagwell sued the Wackers in Montana state court in 2007.  The Wackers counter-sued Mr. Tagwell as well as several other related parties, including his […]

Mr. and Mrs. K – An APC Affiliate Attorney Case Study

Disclaimer

The client information summarized here represents an actual client.  Names and all identifying information has been removed or changed to protect the attorney client privilege.  This information is designed to be used as an instructional tool only.  Determining the appropriateness of any planning for any […]

Asset Protection Case Studies

July 6, 2017, APC Webinar rebroadcast.

This was a live webinar presented by Douglass Lodmell, J.D., LL.M.

Topic: Asset Protection Case Studies

Join host Douglass Lodmell, J.D., LL.M., Managing Partner of Lodmell & Lodmell, P.C., and founding Member of the Asset Protection Council® […]

Investing in Overseas Real Estate

The term “global marketplace” has never been more descriptive-particularly when it comes to real estate. There are numerous reasons why many of our clients invest in property overseas, including asset protection, portfolio diversification, retirement planning, privacy, and […]

Navigating the Complex Employment and Labor Law Landscape

June 1, 2017, APC Webinar rebroadcast.

This was a live webinar presented by Guest Host Paul Edwards, CEO and Co-Founder, CEDR HR Solutions.

Topic: Navigating the Complex Employment and Labor Law Landscape

Mr. Edwards leads a concise, actionable and interactive presentation for […]

Adding Asset Protection to Your Practice with The Bridge Trust®

December 13, 2016, Live, Interactive Webinar on Adding Asset Protection to Your Practice presented by Douglass S. Lodmell, J.D., LL.M., Managing Director, Asset Protection Council®.

Topic: “Adding Asset Protection to Your Practice with the Bridge Trust®”

Join host Douglass Lodmell, J.D., LL.M., […]

Why Choose The Bridge Trust® – APC 1st Thursday December 2016

December 1, 2016, First Thursday rebroadcast webinar for Asset Protection.

This was a live webinar presented by Douglass S. Lodmell, J.D., LL.M., Managing Director, Asset Protection Council®.

Topic: “Why Choose The Bridge Trust®”

Join host Douglass Lodmell, J.D., LL.M., Managing Partner of Lodmell […]

The Asset Protection Client – APC 1st Thursday November 2016

November 3, 2016, First Thursday rebroadcast webinar for Asset Protection.

This was a live webinar presented by Douglass S. Lodmell, J.D., LL.M., Managing Director, Asset Protection Council®.

Topic: “The Asset Protection Client”

Join Webinar Host Douglass Lodmell, J.D., LL.M., as he […]

Asset Protection: Document Preparation and Production

September 1, 2016, First Thursday rebroadcast webinar for Asset Protection. This was a live webinar presented by Ms. Kitty Lucarini, Director of Affiliate Attorneys / Client Service and Production Manager, Asset Protection Council™.

Topic: “Document Preparation and Tools for Asset Protection”

In […]

2015 Year-End Summary Webinar

December’s 1st Thursday Webinar for 2015 Year-End Summary Rebroadcast of the live webinar presented by Doug Lodmell, Managing Partner on December 3, 2015 for all Lodmell & Lodmell clients.

APC 1st Thursday October 2015:

October 29, 2015, First Thursday rebroadcast webinar for Asset Protection in 2015. This was a live webinar presented by Doug Lodmell, Managing Partner.

Topic: “Client Update”

2016 Client Update Webinar

2016 Client Update Rebroadcast of the live webinar presented by Doug Lodmell, Managing Partner on October 29, 2015 for all Lodmell & Lodmell clients.

The Financial Advisor’s Role: Wealth Preservation

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The Financial Advisor’s Role for Wealth Preservation.

This Webinar provides a detailed discussion of the Asset Protection Council membership and The Story of John Target.

Would it help you to support your clients and grow your practice?

Top 10 Objections

https://youtu.be/heQTZ8jr1O8 This Webinar provides a detailed discussion of the difference Top 10 Objections that an asset protection prospect might have.

WEBINAR (Privacy v. Secrecy)

This Webinar provides a detailed discussion of the difference between a proper use of Privacy as opposed to the ill-advised idea that Secrecy someone works in an Asset Protection context.

Dahl v. Dahl (2015)

ASSET PROTECTION ISSUE:

Will a Domestic Asset Protection Trust (DAPT) set up in Nevada be effective or respected in a Utah Divorce case?

CASE SUMMARY:

The Dahl’s were involved in an extended and extremely contentious divorce for many years.  While this case is getting a fair amount of […]

Attorney Webinar (Does Asset Protection Really Work?)

This webinar is designed for the Estate Planning and Business Planning attorney who is considering adding Asset Protection to their client offerings. It is an excellent summary of the History of Asset Protection and the distinctions between the International and the Domestic Asset Protection Trust.

We […]

Equity Stripping Real Property

If questions about asset protection in financially unsafe times are on your mind, you’re not alone. In addition to wondering “how do I protect my assets from lawsuits?” one primary area of concern has been the preservation of purchasing power in uncertain economic times, because […]

Protecting the Home without Homestead

Understanding How to Manage Risky Assets

If you are a doctor and you own a practice this is probably one of your riskiest assets. What about your office building? How about real estate? If your office building or real estate have equity or are completely paid […]

Asset Protection in Divorce

As you might imagine, I get this question all the time! The answer is – it depends.

Generally asset protection refers to situations where individuals or married couples are seeking to protect their assets and property from third parties, such as creditors and potential lawsuits. In […]

Pouring into a Revocable Living Trust

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GO AHEAD AND SKIP TO LESSON 23

Feel free to contact our office now, or at any time during this course to get an analysis with our in-house Asset Protection Attorney or Analyst, please contact Kitty Lucarini at 1 (800) 231-7112 to schedule the phone […]

Funding Your Asset Protection Plan

Tips for Funding Your Asset Protection Plan

We’ve had a lot of interesting call lately regarding unfunded asset protection plans. An asset protection plan–a Family Limited Partnership combined with an International Wealth Management Trust–is only useful for protection against creditors if there are actually assets titled […]

Foreign Bank Accounts

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GO AHEAD AND SKIP TO LESSON 21

Feel free to contact our office now, or at any time during this course to get an analysis with our in-house Asset Protection Attorney or Analyst, please contact Kitty Lucarini at 1 (800) 231-7112 to schedule the phone […]

Protecting a Risky Business

As asset protection advisors, we sometimes find that professionals and small-business owners tend to underestimate their potential for getting sued. For instance, it’s common to come across a woman who runs a home-based baby clothes business who thinks she is not really at risk of […]

Safe vs. Risky Assets

The worst mistake when creating an asset protection plan is to mix safe and risky assets. For example, if we were to create an LLC we wouldn’t put your rental real estate property in there with a bunch of cash. If something happens to the […]

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts

There is a lot of confusion about this subject. First let me define domestic asset protection. Domestic AP is any form of protection that relies on the laws of the United States for its ultimate security. This begins with the simple bankruptcy exemptions which are […]

Tax Implications of Asset Protection

There is a frequent misconception that anything to do with asset protection must inevitably involve higher taxes, increased IRS scrutiny and other undesirable situations. Nothing could be further from the truth. Asset protection is not illegal, but should not be considered as a means of […]

Filing Offshore Trusts – Belize First

There’s more to Belize than the Barrier Reef and Mayan ruins. This country formerly known as the British Honduras, has aggressively promoted its offshore financial services sectors, including asset protection trusts.

For one, the country has a well-established judicial framework that follows English common law. That […]

Springable vs. Triggered Plans

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GO AHEAD AND SKIP TO LESSON 15

Feel free to contact our office now, or at any time during this course to get an analysis with our in-house Asset Protection Attorney or Analyst, please contact Kitty Lucarini at 1 (800) 231-7112 to schedule […]

Offshore Trustee Checks & Balances

I am often asked what happens when the Trust does need to actually remove the assets from both the U.S. jurisdiction, and the control of the clients. How can a client be sure that the new foreign Trustee doesn’t run away with the money should […]

Offshore Asset Protection Trust

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Asset Protection Trusts Definition

To understand what an Asset Protection Trust is, and how it works we must first look at the concept of a Trust itself. In the most basic terms: “A Trust is a legal relationship in which one person (Grantor) […]

Charging Order Protection Limitations

Charging Order Plus: Another Layer of Asset Protection

In some states, limited liability companies (“LLCs”) and family limited partnerships are protected by charging order statutes. A charging order is a judicial remedy that can be used by a creditor to collect from a debtor who owns […]

Best Jurisdiction for Ltd. Partnerships

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Does Jurisdiction Matter?

There is no doubt that jurisdiction matters a great deal. This is particularly true for common estate and asset protection planning tools such as Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies. The reason jurisdiction matters so much is because it is […]

FLP vs. LLC – What’s the Difference?

Compared to the Family Limited Partnership (FLP), the Limited Liability Company (LLC) is the relative newcomer to the field. LLC’s began in the 1970′s in Wyoming and Florida. They create a corporate structure, and give the benefits of a corporation without the downside of double […]

Limited Liability Company

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What is a Limited Liability Company

Limited Liability Companies are the relative newcomer to the field of corporate entities. The LLC first began in Wyoming and Florida in the 1970’s. The purpose was to create a corporate structure, […]

Family Limited Partnership

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What are Family Limited Partnerships?

An Family Limited Partnership (FLP) is a legal entity known as a Limited Partnership. While the Limited Partnership has been around for over 100 years, they became popular in the 1980’s when many real estate developers and investors began using this […]

Asset Protection Myths and Benefits

A One Time Net Worth Insurance Fee

Unlike liability insurance, asset protection insures the asset itself. In fact it protects assets that some insurances can’t even cover. It is also very inexpensive per dollar covered compared to Insurance.

Minimal Disruptions to Business From Potential Litigation

During unforeseen circumstances […]

Fraudulent Conveyance

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Topics & Questions Covered

  • What is fraudulent conveyance?
  • Conveyance is mental intent, or a state of mind, not a crime.
  • Conveyance is a remedy statute.
  • Can you do asset protection if I have creditors?

Feel free to contact our office now, or […]

Legal Concepts of Asset Protection

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Topics & Questions Covered

  • If you understand the corporate shield you can understand how asset protection works.
  • Asset protection is a personal shield.
  • The main domestic tool is the Limited Partnership in Arizona, Nevada, or Delaware.
  • The key of the asset […]

The Legal System Supports Lawsuits

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Topics & Questions Covered

  • The 4 Pillars – Contingent Fees, Attorney Advertising, Ethical Rules, Court Attitudes
  • How the Ethics of the Legal System Has Changed
  • Frivolous Lawsuits are Legal Extortion
  • Why the Legal System is Broken

Feel free to contact our office […]

Asset Protection You Already Have

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Topics & Questions Covered

  • What asset protection do I already have?
  • IRA’s & defined benefit plans are already protection.
  • Bankruptcy exemptions, homestead, pensions, other assets insurance.
  • If you have anything outside of the above asset protected tools, then you really need […]

What is Asset Protection?

What does Asset Protection Really Mean? How does it Work? What are the things I find on the Internet? What gets me in trouble? How does on retain ownership and control of assets with proper planning. Irrevocable Trust – is it the solution? Asset protection is tax neutral when done right. Asset protection is not based on secrecy. Asset protection is not unethical. Asset protection cannot be done as a blatant fraudulent conveyance, or in the face of a lawsuit.

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