Asset Protection Attorney in Woodland Hills for California Families
Reduce Risk Before Trouble Starts
California is litigation-heavy. If you own rentals near Warner Center, run a business in the West Valley, or practice in a high-liability profession, one lawsuit can threaten years of savings. Asset protection is the proactive process of structuring ownership, coverage, and trusts to limit exposure—early, legally, and transparently. The Estate Planning & Elder Law Firm builds layered plans that fit real family life in Los Angeles and Ventura County.
Practical Tools That Work Together
Start with strong liability and umbrella insurance. Add entities where appropriate—rentals and operating businesses belong in companies, not personal names. For wealth transfer and resilience, we frequently combine family LLCs, irrevocable trusts, and—when inheritances are the concern—a personal asset trust for your children. Each tool addresses different risks; together they help keep claims from derailing your goals.
Plan Now, Not After a Claim
Once a dispute is brewing, transfers may be challenged as fraudulent. Courts look at timing and intent. We help clients in Woodland Hills put protections in place while skies are clear, documenting business purposes and keeping formalities clean.
Local Rules, Smart Structures
California has no domestic self-settled asset protection trust statute, so in-state trusts won’t shield your own assets from your own creditors. We often rely on insurance, entities, careful titling, and, where appropriate, compliant out-of-state structures coordinated with your overall plan.
Holistic Review, Tailored Design
We inventory assets and risks, align insurance, design entities, and integrate trusts with your estate plan. When needed, we collaborate with CPAs and advisors to manage tax, banking, and funding steps so the plan works under real-world pressure.
Take the Next Step With Confidence
A well-built structure helps your family weather lawsuits, creditor claims, and business surprises—without overcomplicating life.
