4. What can lead to
enforceable legal
judgments:
Accidents
Breach of Contract
Liability for Others
Family Issues
5. High Risk Classes
-Business Owners
-Independently Wealthy
-Risk Takers
-Public Figures
-Practitioners in Litigious Professions
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
NET WORTH
RISK OF BEING SUED
6. WHAT TO CONSIDER
Timing is key!
Don’t wait until a claim is made
Where are you (Jurisdiction)?
In what debtor friendly location will your
place your assets.
What am I protecting?
Which assets need protection
What structure is best for my assets?
7.
8. STATE LAW’S IMPACT
PITFALLS
Creditor v. Debtor Friendly
Inhibits Privacy
Certain Property Exempt from Judgments
Court System and Precedent
9.
10. What are the Benefits to Adding
an International Component to
your Plan