Episode 60: Shielding Your Wealth – Structuring Your Business and Estate Plan for Asset Protection and Probate Avoidance

Host: Sidney Wheelan

Sponsored by: The Wheelan Law Firm – proudly serving Moberly and Carrollton, Missouri

🎙️ In this episode of Law Days and Lattes, we’re building on last week’s conversation about starting your business—and taking it a step further. Today, we’re tackling how to protect what you’ve built, from your side hustle to your farmland, and keep it out of the courtroom.

☕ Grab your coffee and listen in as we cover:

• Why the structure of your business matters for liability protection
• How to use an LLC—and even a holding company—to shield your assets
• The often-missed connection between your business and your estate plan
• Common pitfalls that put your business or estate plan at risk
• Real-life strategies to give you peace of mind and legal control

💼 Whether you're running a rental, running cattle, or running the show in your own small business, this episode offers practical advice to keep your assets secure and your plan on point.

🔗 Mentioned in this episode:

• LLC vs. Sole Proprietorship – What’s the difference for liability?
• Benefits of a holding company structure
• How a revocable living trust can avoid probate and protect your business
• The biggest estate planning mistake entrepreneurs make

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Until next time, grab your favorite latte, hold your loved ones tight, and have a great week! ☕

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