Asset Protection
Trust Trend: Make Heirs Wait
How long will it take you to receive your inheritance in North Carolina? If our state follows a national trend, the time…
4 Signs That Assets are at Risk to Lawsuits in NC
North Carolina is often referred to as a debtor-friendly state due to the many statutory creditor protections state law provides. However, even…
Asset Protection Risks From Prior Marriages
As the rate of divorce in America hovers at 50 percent, couples and families might not only experience loss of assets through…
Asset Protection Failures
Accumulating assets takes time and effort; protecting assets properly requires both as well. Although strategies for preservation differ for each individual depending…
2015 Top 5 States for Domestic Asset Protection Trusts
For the past six years, attorney Steve Oshins has ranked the states that offer Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs). The chart generally…
Vulnerability for Domestic Asset Protection Trusts
A recent court case involving a Domestic Asset Protection Trust (DAPT) revealed a possible threat to the protections provided by these powerful…
Creating a North Carolina Succession Plan
Failing to create a succession plan for a North Carolina business results in a few possible outcomes that might not match an owner’s wishes….
How Asset Protection is Different in 2015
Wealth preservation is an ongoing process. How, when, and where assets are transferred or acquired affect protections. As the New Year begins,…
3 Things to Know About Perpetual Trusts
Perpetual trusts, also known as dynasty trusts, protect assets for the benefit of future generations. Some perpetual trusts are common trusts that allow…
New Creditor Protections for NC Properties
Effective January 1, 2015, property owned by married couples in North Carolina will enjoy creditor protections afforded to tenancy by the entireties…
