1. PROTECTION
YOUR WEALTH
ASSET
3 WAYS
WILL HELP YOU GUARD
Asset protection is intended to protect
an individual’s or business’s assets from
creditor claims, while operating within
the bounds of debtor-creditor law.
The concept of and strategies for
GUARDING ONE’S WEALTH.
WHAT IS ASSET
PROTECTION?

2. PROPER ASSET
STRUCTURE HELPS
YOU SAVE ON TAXES
OVER
100 MILLION
LAWSUITS
Currently,
are pending
the U.S.
A lawsuit is filed
every 30 seconds.
Businesses with an
income of
in self-employment taxes.
2.7% - 4.6% OR
$2,700 - $6,900
can save
$100,000 - $150,000
Specific legal structure
CAN REDUCE
YOUR CAPITAL
GAIN TAXES
from real estate, stocks,
investments, etc.
*According to the institute
for legal reform.
of small business
owners have been
threatened or
involved in a lawsuit.
43%
ASSET PROTECTION
STRATEGIES HELP GUARD
YOU FROM LAWSUITS
1 2
*Reserached by SBA
Business owners
typically pay
per case in
legal costs.
$3,000
$150,000
TO

3. Rental Property
Purchased Price
$250,000
Property Value (25 Years Later)
$1,250,000
John and Mary Smith purchased
a rental property for $250,000.
25 years later
the property value had
appreciated to $1,250,000.
If they sell the property for $1,250,00,
they would pay capital gains taxes on
$1,000,000.Their capital gains combined
federal and state tax rate is 20%, which
would result in a tax of $200,000
($1,000,000 x 20%).
Total Sale Amount
Gain
NET PROFIT NET PROFIT
Original Rental
Property Purchase Price
Capital Gains Taxes
($1,000,000 x 20%)
$1,250,00
($200,000)
$1,000,000
$800,000
If John and Mary first transferred the
property into a charitable remainder
trust (CRT)* and the CRT then sold the
assets for $1,250,000, they would owe
zero capital gains tax; and all $1,250,000
would go into the trust to be dispersed
in alternate ways.
Total Sale Amount
(Sold by CRT*)
Capital Gain
Original Rental
Property Purchase Price
No Capital Gains Taxes
$1,250,00
($250,000)
($250,000)
($0)
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Scenario BScenario A

4. Many businesses owners believe that once
incorporated, their personal assests are protected,
but thatʼs simply not the case.
A corporate veil can be easily be pierced
in order to claim assets during a lawsuit.
Proper business structuring can protect
your personal assets with no downside.
Experienced asset protection experts use long standing
methods to shield your business from lawsuits, such as:
OF YOUR ASSETS
COULD BE THE LOST
to taxes and probate when you pass on?
A will simply isn’t enough,
it requires a properly
structured trust.
BUSINESS
INCORPORATED
HOW DO ASSET PROTECTION EXPERTS
MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
ASSET PROTECTION EXPERTS CAN ENSURE
SUCCESSION OF YOUR ASSETS
PROPER BUSINESS STRUCTURING
3
50%

5. AWSUITS
Laws designed to protect the value of the homes of residents
from property taxes, creditors, and circumstances arising
from death of the homeowner spouse.
Some areas do have homestead
exemptions to reduce the value of the
home that is subject to property tax.
These laws can vary by state.
LLC laws specifically prohibit a lawsuit against the
members for a claim against the business.
An LLC has a great deal of flexibility and can
be taxed as a sole proprietor, partnership,
S corporation or C corporation.
Some states do not allow licensed professionals to
operate their professional practices as an LLC.
KNOWLEDGE OF HOMESTEAD LAWS
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES
(LLCS)
(Doesnʼt protect against property tax liens!)
(Making sure your professional is up to date
with the latest laws in your state is essential).
LLC tax

6. FLP tax
A Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC)
can be used by professionals to isolate themselves
from liability of other partners.
It is important for professionals to have
personal and practice assets in LLCs
and/or FLPs to be protected.
PROFESSIONAL LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANIES (PLLCS)
FLPs are a business structure frequently
used to move family wealth from one
generation to another with favorable
tax treatment.
FLPs are typically
holding companies,
acting as an entity
that holds the asset
contributed by the
family members.
FAMILY LIMITED
PARTNERSHIPS
(FLPS)
A PLLC does not limit personal liability
for malpractice, meaning assets can be
taken to satisfy a judgement against
the business for malpractice.
REMEMBER
COMPANY

7. SOURCES:
http://americasocietyap.org/
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http://americasocietyap.org/tips-for-business-owners-looking-for-asset-protection.php
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as-a-business-owner.php
http://americansocietyap.org/how-the-american-society-for-asset-protection-is-not-another-scam.php
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http://www.examiner.com/article/what-american-asset-protection-firms-do
http://www.linkedin.com/pulse/7-ways-your-business-protecting-assets-properly-hans-kirchhausen
http://americansocietyforassetprotection.com/faqs.php
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/asset-protection.asp
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2014/04/15/did-you-just-overpay-or-underpay-your-taxes
http://www.watsoncpagroup.com/kb/Is-There-a-way-to-avoid-Self-Employment-tax_74.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homestead_exemption
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Limited_Partnership
Our Society achieves this mission by
sponsoring the nation’s top lawsuit protection
experts to present across the nation.
OUR TEAM AT THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ASSET PROTECTION
ARE EXPERTS IN THE ASSET PROTECTION ARENA.
We are a reputable company that works to educate
business owners on how best to keep their assets safe. We
pride ourselves in teaching professionals how to structure
their assets for lawsuit protection and prevention.