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What is an entity trust? (video)

Howard Rosen, Esq. • October 18, 2012

Asset Protection: A Necessary Response to “Out of Control” Litigation

Howard Rosen, Esq. • August 21, 2012

In today’s society litigation is often used a means for the accumulation of wealth — not only for greedy plaintiffs, but for their unscrupulous lawyers as well. The proliferation of all types of liability claims and new theories of liability, coupled with ever-increasing insurance premiums and defense costs have stunned the business and professional community in the United States.

Litigation on the Rise

Howard Rosen, Esq. • August 21, 2012

The National Center for State Courts tracks data that shows changes in court filings – criminal and civil. What do these numbers reveal?

Selected Planning Issues: Planning After the Lawsuit – Can it be Done?

Howard Rosen, Esq. • August 17, 2011

It is often said that once a person has been sued nothing can be done to protect assets. This is usually true. The knowledgeable asset protection professional will, however, be able to recognize the few exceptions to that rule. The ability to recognize and utilize the exceptions will depend upon a thorough understanding of the relevant fraudulent transfer law.

Titling Assets: Pitfalls to be Avoided – Part II

Howard Rosen, Esq. • February 17, 2011

Many individuals attempt to implement asset protection on their own. Among the “do-it-yourself” methods commonly utilized is titling and re-titling assets among a spouse, children and others (friends & family members). Instead of accomplishing the desired protection, these “strategies” often expose the transferred asset to additional creditors, cause family conflicts, and raise gift and estate tax issues.