Chapter 222 of the Florida Statutes contains the statutory exemptions that protect certain assets from attachment or garnishment under Florida law.  Historically, the statutory exemptions have been liberally construed in favor of protecting the debtor against creditor claims to exempt assets.  A recent, albeit unpublished decision from the United States…

Protecting assets is a commonsense goal for most business owners. The first step to ensuring your business is properly protected is to understand what is considered an “asset” under the law. An asset is some type of resource that has economic value that the owner expects will provide a future…

As the saying goes, an ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure. You have worked hard to build what you have, and whether you are wealthy or of more modest means, your assets deserve protection. Asset protection planning is a way to guard against the unexpected, protecting your…