As we continue to navigate the waters of the coronavirus pandemic, it is essential to stay on top of your finances. We know that it can be difficult to plan ahead, as we do not know what is promised in this time of our lives. When it comes to protecting your assets, there are several things you should do beforehand to protect them to the fullest. In this blog, we are going to go over the three most important tips for protecting your assets. Keep reading!
1.
Plan as Early as
Possible
With everything in life, it is extremely important to plan as early as you can. When it comes down to your assets, you also need to plan as early as you can. You do not want to wait until a lawsuit comes around to begin planning for your assets. Protecting your nest egg is not something to just push to the side—start protecting your assets now. You will not regret getting a head start on protecting the things you have worked so hard for.
2.
Maximize Your
Retirement Accounts (401(k) or IRA)
If you are still contributing to your
retirement accounts, whether it is a 401(k) plan or an IRA (Individual
Retirement Account), you will want to continue contributing to it until you
have reached your maximum contribution limit. Contributing to your plan
protects your investments from creditors and lawsuits (Katzner).
This tip is one of the most important pieces of information we want you to take away from this article. Having liability insurance guarantees that you will have assistance in paying for damages should a lawsuit occur. You will want to at least have an umbrella policy in place, as they can protect you from several different types of situations that may come up unexpectedly. For starters, you will want to have homeowner's insurance, automobile insurance, business insurance, professional insurance, malpractice insurance, long term care insurance, and again, umbrella insurance. These are bound to keep your assets protected in the long run (Voliin).
In times like today, it is important to ensure your assets are protected. You have worked tirelessly and hard to get to where you are today. Why not protect everything you have in the best ways possible? These are only three of our tips for protecting your assets properly. If you would like to discuss how we can help you get the protection your assets need, we would be happy to help. Give us a call at (972) 726-9888 to get started!
Sources:
https://www.volinlaw.com/3-asset-protection-tips-you-can-use-now/
https://www.assetprotectionplanners.com/planning/asset-protection-tips/
https://www.katznerlawgroup.com/3-asset-protection-tips/