41. A Gentleman's Agreement is Not Enough

01/03/22 • 17 min

House of Horrors: The Legal Podcast For Real Estate Investors

Ever get sued? I have. It was the greatest legal and asset protection I ever had although one I’d never wish upon anyone else. In this week’s episode, I explore the asset protection risk that doesn’t really feel like one.In this week's episode you'll learn:

What makes a good "case" in court
How many writings you should have with your contractors
Why some evidence is weaker than others

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DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of House of Horrors are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney
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What makes a good "case" in court
How many writings you should have with your contractors
Why some evidence is weaker than others

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If you think an LLC is the end-all-be-all of asset protection, well I've got news for you 👉🏼 It's just a (potential) piece of the legal pie.
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1. How LLCs play out in the event of a lawsuit
2. The legal problems where LLCs don't matter at all
3. Why creating an LLC is just half the battle
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DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney

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In perhaps her fiestiest episode yet, attorney Bonnie Galam rails against the traditional legal strategies espoused by other attorneys. Basing her reasoning on statistics and both professional and personal experiences - what you'll find out in this week's episode may surprise you.
In this week's episode you'll learn:

Why traditional asset protection plans create a false sense of security
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🎉 Register for the upcoming workshopDISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of Good Bones are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney