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Asset Protection

The use of legal entities and strategies to protect personal assets from creditors.

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Jan 31, 2026

How have prior high‑profile civil judgments been enforced against wealthy defendants — examples of liens, garnishments, or asset sales?

Civil judgments against wealthy defendants are enforced with a battery of procedural tools—liens, garnishments, charging orders, turnover and execution orders, and pre‑ or post‑judgment freezing/attac...

Jan 14, 2026

What legal strategies allowed corporate owners to shield personal assets during Chapter 11 reorganizations?

Corporate owners were able to keep personal assets out of reach during Chapter 11 reorganizations mainly because the law treats corporations and many limited‑liability entities as separate legal perso...