Wednesday, September 21, 2011 5 Key Asset Protection Exemptions for Florida residents
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The Florida Homestead: no dollar limitation, if within municipality ½ acre; outside municipality 160 acres. Fla Const. Art X, Sect 4
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Life Insurance: The cash surrender value of policy is exempt from insured’s creditors. Note: Without the proper planning death benefits may be reached based on how the proceeds are dispersed. Fla. Stat. § 222.14
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Annuities: The cash surrender value of policy is exempt from insured’s creditors. Fla. Stat. § 222.14
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Qualified Plans, IRA’s and Pension: Fully exempt if federal requirements are meet. Fla. Stat. § 222.21. Note: Fla Stat § 222.21 is being updated to also protected inherited IRAs
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Prepaid Tuition and Medical Savings Accounts: Fla. Stat. §222.22.
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