by Lee Chen | Dec 13, 2017 | Asset Protection, Business planning
People who have read Mark Kohler’s Lawyers are Liars know that our philosophy with respect to asset protection is the “multiple barrier approaches” to put as many barriers as you can between you and someone who would sue you. For owners of real estate, one of primary...
by Lee Chen | Aug 15, 2017 | Asset Protection
The question of whether a spouse can be held liable for the debts of the other spouse is often asked from married (or to be married) couples, but the answer is not uniform and depends largely on the laws of the state where you reside. MOST STATES – COMMON LAW...
by Kevin Kennedy | Jul 25, 2017 | Estate Planning, Law, Litigation
As I work with small business owners and investors throughout the year, I want them to see the big picture when it comes to Estate Planning. Many misunderstand what the Estate Plan is all about and think it’s simply an ‘asset protection’...
by Kevin Kennedy | Apr 25, 2017 | Asset Protection, Business planning
Many business owners wonder whether their LLC will protect them from claims and liabilities after their LLC is closed. Does the limited liability protection of the LLC still apply? Does it only apply for claims when the LLC was active? What about after the LLC is...
by Kevin Kennedy | Jan 17, 2017 | Asset Protection, Business planning
Our law firm takes the position that an entity (such as an LLC or corporation, etc.), if properly maintained and used, can serve an important function in terms of liability protection, in addition to other forms of risk management such as insurance. This may be a...