When people hear “asset protection,” they often envision complex and exotic structures—irrevocable trusts, multi-layered LLCs, offshore entities. But the truth is, for many people, asset protection starts with much simpler—and less glamorous—tools that may already be in place. First, if you have...

Over the years, I have had clients in California who are looking for more advanced estate planning strategies to reduce potential estate tax exposure while still maintaining some level of access to their assets during their lifetime. One strategy that often comes up in these discussions is the Sp...