Asset Protection Attorney in Cooper City, Florida
Asset protection uses legal strategies to shield wealth from creditors, lawsuits, and claims while maintaining access and control. This includes Florida exemptions, trusts, entity structuring, and proactive planning. Mark Mastrarrigo P.A. develops asset protection plans for Cooper City and Broward County clients, using Florida's favorable laws to safeguard homes, retirement accounts, and other assets from future threats.
When This Service Is Needed
- You own a business or professional practice with liability exposure
- You have accumulated significant wealth and want to protect it from future claims
- You work in a high-risk profession (doctor, attorney, contractor)
- You want to maximize Florida's homestead and other exemptions
How This Fits Into Your Estate Plan
Asset protection works hand-in-hand with estate planning to preserve wealth both during life and after death. Strategies like irrevocable trusts serve dual purposes: removing assets from your taxable estate while shielding them from creditors. Your overall plan should coordinate asset protection with wills, trusts, business succession, and retirement planning to provide comprehensive protection across all scenarios.
Protecting What You've Built
Years of hard work building wealth can be threatened by lawsuits, creditors, or other claims. Asset protection planning creates legal barriers that shield your assets while allowing you to maintain control and benefit.
Mark Mastrarrigo P.A. helps individuals and families in Cooper City and Broward County develop asset protection strategies tailored to their situation, using Florida's favorable asset protection laws.
Florida Asset Protection Advantages
Florida offers some of the strongest asset protection laws in the country, including:
- Homestead Exemption – Unlimited protection for your primary residence
- Tenancy by the Entirety – Protection for married couples' jointly-held assets
- Retirement Accounts – Strong protections for IRAs and qualified plans
- Insurance & Annuities – Cash value and proceeds protections
Trust-Based Protection
Irrevocable trusts can provide additional protection by removing assets from your personal estate. Properly structured, these trusts can protect assets while providing for your family.
Business Entity Planning
LLCs, corporations, and other entities can separate personal and business assets, limiting exposure from business activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is asset protection planning?
Asset protection planning uses legal strategies to shield your assets from potential creditors, lawsuits, and other threats while maintaining control and use of those assets.
When should I start asset protection planning?
The best time is before any claims or threats arise. Planning must be done proactively—transfers made after a claim exists may be considered fraudulent.
What assets can be protected in Florida?
Florida offers strong protections including unlimited homestead exemption, tenancy by the entirety for married couples, retirement account protections, and certain insurance and annuity protections.
How do trusts help with asset protection?
Irrevocable trusts can remove assets from your estate, placing them beyond the reach of future creditors. Properly structured trusts provide protection while allowing benefit to your family.
Is asset protection legal?
Yes, when done properly and proactively. Asset protection uses legitimate legal structures available under Florida and federal law. The key is planning before any claims arise.
Protect Your Assets
Contact our Cooper City office to discuss asset protection strategies for your situation.
5500 South Flamingo Road, Suite 205, Cooper City, FL 33330
(954) 820-8535Last reviewed: February 2026
Protect Your Wealth
Schedule a consultation to discuss asset protection planning.