In tough economic times, some people look for any opportunity to file legal claims against others in hopes of obtaining easy money through a cash settlement. Individuals are not the only ones affected by financial hardship — some businesses including nursing homes and assisted living facilities look for any way to seize assets of tenants and their families.
You can isolate some of your assets from taxes, creditors and lawsuits by using appropriate estate planning tools. Irrevocable trusts, for instance, are designed to safeguard your assets from potential creditors. Bruce A. Brightwell, Attorney at Law helps clients determine the best way to preserve most of their wealth.
Although it is advisable for almost everyone to take steps to protect their assets, some people are at higher risk of lawsuits and judgments. These people include:
Although insurance may cover some losses, proper asset protection planning can ensure that all of your personal and business assets are protected in the event of a large unforeseen lawsuit and judgment.
With advances in health care, people are living longer than ever before. But unfortunately, increased longevity means many seniors eventually require long-term or nursing home care. In fact, studies have shown that fully 75 percent of the individuals alive today who are 65 years of age or older will spend some part of their lives needing physical and/or custodial care. Such care is very expensive and can average up to $10,000 per month. As a result, two out of three families completely deplete their life savings and assets within the first year of a prolonged nursing home stay.
If you are...
...asset protection counsel with our law firm may be the right choice.
Reach out to Bruce A. Brightwell to help navigate the Medicaid maze for you. Let us implement the legal strategies that can protect your family's financial security and prevent the potential loss of hard-earned assets, including your life savings. Call 812.952.9735 or contact Brightwell Law online to find out how to protect what you have worked for your entire life.