Protect Your Assests

Every day thousands of people travel by airplane, but only a few of them own their own plane. Question, “How many airplanes does U.S. Airways own? Or Delta, or Continental, or American Airlines? The answer is ZERO. No airline owns its own planes. Airlines are structured as multiple entity operations with a central operating company which leases each airplane from its own separate entity.

Why? Although the airplane is one of the safest ways to travel, accidents do happen. If you own an airplane you should consider using this same technique to maximize your liability protection. By owning the airplane in a Delaware LLC you shield your personal assets from creditors in case of an accident and/or lawsuit. For the best protection, let’s take a look at how Harvard Business Services, Inc. can help.

Bill, the owner of an airplane calls up HBS and asks “I own my own plane and I want to protect my other assets from liability arising from the plane? They tell me a Delaware LLC is one of the best asset protection entities, is that true?”

Yes it is, Bill, and here’s how we can help:

• We can form a Delaware LLC for you which will own the plane and provide you with asset protection.
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• We can form separate LLCs for your other major assets, to keep them out of your name alone.

• If you are sued for an accident, we can supply you with Certificates of Good Standing proving the validity of your multi-entity structure. With the strongest asset protection by law, a Delaware LLC will help provide another layer of protection that will make lawyers reconsider suing you personally.

• If you own a home, having a Delaware LLC could help provide protection from someone coming after your home and causing you to loose it. Also, be sure to check your State’s “Homestead Laws” as these laws vary from state to state.

• If you own any other real estate such as a farm, beach house, etc. be sure to put these in separate Delaware LLCs. This will place a big brick wall up helping you to protect each individual asset you own, and it will help you with your estate planning, as well.

• There may also be tax advantages to using multiple entities depending on your individual tax bracket and situation. For tax information you should consult with your accountant or tax professional.

Many of the major airline companies worldwide are incorporated here in Delaware to protect their assets. Why Delaware? Because Delaware’s legal infrastructure will stand behind you if you’re sued.

For detailed information on how HBS can help protect you as an aircraft owner click HERE.

We also understand the special needs of an aircraft owner as HBS offers a unique FAA Mail Forwarding Service, for detailed information click HERE.

To start protecting your assets, call Harvard Business Services, Inc. to get your aircraft and other major assets into separate Delaware LLCs today. 1-302-645-7400