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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

5 Key Asset Protection Exemptions for Florida residents

  1. The Florida Homestead:  no dollar limitation, if within municipality ½ acre; outside municipality 160 acres. Fla Const. Art X, Sect 4
  2. 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
  3. Annuities: The cash surrender value of policy is exempt from insured’s creditors. Fla. Stat. § 222.14
  4. 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
  5. Prepaid Tuition and Medical Savings Accounts: Fla. Stat. §222.22.

For a complete list of exemptions contact the LegalJourney Law Firm or visit the Online Sunshine.

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