The Asset Protection Show: Expert Strategies by Attorney John Skabelund

John Skabelund
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Discover how to protect your wealth and build your legacy. Nationally recognized asset protection lawyer John Skabelund hosts this program. Skabelund offers listeners valuable information, and interviews industry leaders in the field of wealth preservation and asset protection.

  1. 2d ago

    Is Real Estate Still a Good Investment?

    Is real estate still a promising path to building wealth, or have high interest rates permanently broken the market? Join asset protection attorney John Skabelund as he sits down with Dr. Peter Linneman—Emeritus Professor at the Wharton School of Business, CEO of Linneman Associates, and author of Real Estate Finance and Investments. In this episode, Dr. Linneman breaks down why investors must separate financing from the fundamental underlying asset, why real estate is historically a "stay rich" asset rather than a "get rich" dodge, and how changing investor mindsets are reshaping risk. They also discuss how to navigate social/political shifts like rent control, the hidden operating dynamics in regulated markets, and where the biggest contrarian market opportunities lie today. Work with a trusted asset protection law firm: https://ultimateassetprotection.com/asset-protection-law-firm/ SHOW NOTES: 00:00 - Intro: Is Real Estate Still a Good Investment? 04:50 - Stay Rich vs. Get Rich: How Leverage Changes the Risk Profile  09:50 - Real Estate Development vs. Tech & Crypto: High Risk vs. Unknown Risk   15:30 - The Mindset Shift: The Danger of Expecting Fast Returns on Slow Assets  19:00 - Regulatory & Political Risks: Rent Control, Eviction Bans, and Domicile Risk   31:40 - AI & Real Estate: How It Helps and Hurts.  49:37 - Closing Statements    DISCLAIMER: This content is legal information only and not legal advice. Listening or viewing this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. Mr. Skabelund is admitted to practice law in Arizona and may be reached at https://ultimateassetprotection.com/

  2. Jul 27

    Episode #27 - Don't Register Your Car in Montana Until You Listen to This

    Is using a Montana LLC to skip sales tax on expensive cars, RVs, and business vehicles a clever legal tax strategy or high-risk tax evasion? Join asset protection attorney John Skabelund as breaks down the truth behind the heavily marketed "Montana Loophole". Following up on tax expert Scott Hodge's insights from Episode 25, John delivers the legal reality: why state residency tests go far beyond the simple "183-day rule," how states like California and Tennessee are cracking down with felony charges and 50% penalties, and why real asset protection relies on strict compliance—not risky tax dodges. Work with a trusted asset protection law firm: https://ultimateassetprotection.com/asset-protection-law-firm/ In this episode, discover the major legal risks of registering vehicles out-of-state, recent high-profile enforcement cases, and how to prevent the mistake of fraudulent filings.  SHOW NOTES: 00:00 - Intro: The Truth About the "Montana Loophole" 00:48 - How Montana LLC Vehicle Registrations Work 02:00 - Debunking the 183-Day Residency Myth & Domicile Rules 04:31 - Where Vehicles MUST Be Registered: Garaging & Primary Use Rules 05:35 - State Crackdowns: Plate Readers, Dealer Audits & Criminal Charges 06:45 - Civil & Criminal Penalties: Back Taxes, 50% Fines & Impoundment 10:00 - Crucial Advice: DO NOT DO THIS! 12:12 - Closing Statements: Compliant Structures for Real Asset Protection  ───────────────────────────── Ready to protect your assets? Book a consultation: https://ultimateassetprotection.com/book-appointment-now/ ─────────────────────────────  FOLLOW JOHN SKABELUND: https://ultimateassetprotection.com/ DISCLAIMER: This content is legal information only and not legal advice. Listening or viewing this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. Mr. Skabelund is admitted to practice law in Arizona and may be reached at https://ultimateassetprotection.com/

  3. Jul 14

    Episode #26 - Why 'Taxing the Rich' Hurts the Poor: An Asset Protection Attorney's Perspective

    Is "taxing the rich" actually helpful or hurtful to the poor and middle class? Discover why states like Texas and Florida are winning the economic migration battle, and what happens to local communities when the people who write the payroll checks decide to leave. In this episode, asset protection attorney John Skabelund shares his unique vantage point. From growing up on food stamps to building a top-tier law firm, John sees both sides of the wealth gap. He breaks down how aggressive wealth taxes in places like Seattle, California, New York, and Norway are driving away the "builders"—and why the workers left behind are the ones who ultimately pay the price. SHOW NOTES: 00:00 - Intro: A Personal Perspective on the Wealth Gap 01:50 - The Current Crackdown: Payroll Taxes, Millionaire Taxes, and California's 2026 Ballot 02:30 - When Taxes Rise, Safety Declines: The San Francisco and NYC Reality 03:28 - The Norway Cautionary Tale: National Wealth Taxes and Capital Flight 04:00 - How High-Net-Worth Clients are Responding 04:55 - The Mobility Truth: The Rich Can Move, but the Poor Can't 06:08 - What Thriving States Get Right 12:55 - Closing Statements: Treating Entrepreneurs as Partners, Not Targets  ───────────────────────────── Ready to protect your assets? Book a consultation: https://ultimateassetprotection.com/book-appointment-now/ ─────────────────────────────  FOLLOW JOHN SKABELUND: https://ultimateassetprotection.com/ DISCLAIMER: This content is legal information only and not legal advice. Listening or viewing this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. Mr. Skabelund is admitted to practice law in Arizona and may be reached at https://ultimateassetprotection.com/

  4. Jun 24

    Episode #25 - Tax Avoidance vs. Evasion: Expert Explains Key Differences

    Tax avoidance vs. tax evasion — do you know the legal line? Asset protection attorney John Skabelund and Tax Foundation President Emeritus Scott Hodge break down how tax law shapes market behavior, why wealth taxes consistently backfire, and what legal strategies actually protect your wealth.   Work with a trusted asset protection law firm: https://ultimateassetprotection.com/asset-protection-law-firm/   Scott Hodge — Tax and Fiscal Policy Fellow at Arnold Ventures and President Emeritus of the Tax Foundation, where he served as President and CEO for 23 years — is one of Washington's clearest voices on tax policy. He is the author of Taxocracy: What You Don't Know About Taxes and How They Rule Your Daily Life and the writer behind the Substack The Exempt Class. Over a 35-year career, Scott has specialized in analyzing the unintended economic consequences of tax laws and uncovering structural issues within the tax-exempt sector.   In this episode, discover why international and state-level wealth taxes consistently fail to achieve their goals, how foreign investors capitalize on wealth tax "fire sales," and the real-world legal boundaries of tax strategy.   SHOW NOTES: 00:00 - Intro 05:24 - How the Tax Code is Distorting Market Behavior 10:00 - The "OB3" Stability Cliff: The critical economic value of permanent and predictable tax codes 15:00 - Escaping the Wealth Tax: Why millionaires and billionaires are fleeing Norway, California, and New York 20:10 - The Elizabeth Warren Wealth Tax Model: How wealth taxes accidentally hand U.S. assets to foreign investors 23:20 - The Fine Line Between Evasion and Avoidance 33:10 - Closing Statements   ───────────────────────────── Ready to protect your assets? Book a consultation: https://ultimateassetprotection.com/book-appointment-now/ ───────────────────────────── Follow John Skabelund: Websites: https://skabelund.com/, https://ultimateassetprotection.com/   Connect with Scott Hodge: Book: Taxocracy: What You Don't Know About Taxes and How They Rule Your Daily Life  Twitter/X: @scottahodge Substack: https://scottahodge.substack.com   DISCLAIMER: This content is legal information only and not legal advice. Listening or viewing this content does not create an attorney client relationship. Mr. Skabelund is admitted to practice law in Arizona, and he may be reached at UltimateAssetProtection.com.

  5. Jun 3

    Episode #24 - Elevating Your Plan with a Personal CFO

    Join John Skabelund and his guest, Jim Westermeyer, as they discuss how a financial planner acts as a personal CFO to elevate your asset protection from good to great. As Managing Partner and Personal CFO at ClearView Wealth Partners, Jim Westermeyer brings over 28 years of experience in wealth management, investments, retirement strategies, risk management and business succession planning. He helps individuals and families manage and preserve their wealth through customized family office style solutions tailored to their unique goals and circumstances. Jim is also a frequent speaker at financial planning conferences, professional gatherings, and charitable events.   In this episode, explore the critical role of a financial advisor in coordinating your legal, tax, and personal affairs. Learn how to prevent scattered planning, why liability insurance should always stand first alongside entity structures, and how a virtual family office ensures your team works for your best interests.   SHOW NOTES: 00:00 - Intro. 02:30 - The Virtual Family Office Concept. 04:43 - Managing Holistic Wealth: Real Estate, Business & Personal Affairs. 06:20 - Navigating Family Governance and Next-Gen Education. 09:14 - Red Flags: When to Hire a Personal CFO. 13:13 - Business Succession Strategies & Proactive Tax Planning. 15:46 - Overcoming Advisor Turf Wars and Enforcing Collaboration. 22:21 - Risk Management: Liability Insurance vs. LLC Structures. 25:03 - The Family Legacy Pyramid & Closing Statements.   Follow John Skabelund: Websites: https://skabelund.com/, https://ultimateassetprotection.com/ About John: John is an experienced and nationally recognized attorney with extensive experience protecting client's assets throughout the United States. He has adeptly protected a diverse range of clients' estates, ranging from $500,000 to over $100 million. His clientele spans real estate investors, business owners, executives, and professionals in various fields, including medicine, law, sports, and technology. John skillfully creates comprehensive estate plans tailored to each client's unique needs, ensuring their legacy can be preserved for generations. He also has represented clients in the buying and selling of businesses across a multitude of industries. Furthermore, as an outside general counsel, John has been instrumental in developing succession plans and buy-sell agreements for business owners. DISCLAIMER: This content is legal information only and not legal advice. Listening or viewing this content does not create an attorney client relationship. Mr. Skabelund is admitted to practice law in Arizona, and he may be reached at UltimateAssetProtection.com.

  6. May 20

    Episode #23 - Where Hidden Assets Lie

    Join John Skabelund as he discusses the hidden assets that you don't know are exposed. Discover the many assets most people often forget they have and how you should structure your asset protection to prevent creditors from reaching your most valuable inventory.   John Skabelund is an experienced and nationally recognized attorney with extensive experience protecting client's assets throughout the United States. With more than a decade of experience, John has adeptly protected a diverse range of clients' estates, ranging from $500,000 to over $100 million. His clientele spans real estate investors, business owners, executives, and professionals in various fields, including medicine, law, sports, and technology. John skillfully creates comprehensive estate plans tailored to each client's unique needs, ensuring their legacy can be preserved for generations. He also has represented clients in the buying and selling of businesses across a multitude of industries.   SHOW NOTES:    00:00 - Intro. 01:11 - Intellectual Property & Digital Property. 01:45 - Financial Assets Beyond the Bank Account. 02:42 - Business Interests. 03:59 - Personal Property. 04:37 - Discovery from Plaintiff Attorney. 05:09 - Searches on Social Media. 05:28 - Are You Taking Full Inventory? 06:28 - What's the Most Surprising Hidden Asset? 07:09 - How Searches are Conducted. 08:04 - Unprotected Equity in Rental Property. 08:43 - Pending Inheritance or Lawsuit at Risk? 09:32 - First Thing You Need to Do Right Now. 10:10 - Closing Statements. Follow John Skabelund:  Websites: https://skabelund.com/, https://ultimateassetprotection.com/ DISCLAIMER:     This content is legal information only and not legal advice. Listening or viewing this content does not create an attorney client relationship. Mr. Skabelund is admitted to practice law in Arizona, and he may be reached at UltimateAssetProtection.com.

  7. May 6

    Episode #22 - Risks of Unprotected Crypto

    Join John Skabelund as he discusses how your crypto may be at risk and how to keep it safe from lawsuits and creditors.   John is an experienced and nationally recognized attorney with extensive experience protecting client's assets throughout the United States. His clients describe him as having the heart of a teacher due to his ability to explain complicated topics in plain English. With more than a decade of experience, John Skabelund has adeptly protected a diverse range of clients' estates, ranging from $500,000 to over $100 million. His clientele spans real estate investors, business owners, executives, and professionals in various fields, including medicine, law, sports, and technology. John skillfully creates comprehensive estate plans tailored to each client's unique needs, ensuring their legacy can be preserved for generations. He also has represented clients in the buying and selling of businesses across a multitude of industries. Furthermore, as an outside general counsel, John has been instrumental in developing succession plans and buy-sell agreements for business owners.    In this episode, explore various domestic shields to protect your crypto and the most common mistakes that may be exposing your investments.   SHOW NOTES:   00:00 - Intro. 01:04 - Crypto, Courts, Myths. 02:15 - The Risks & Accessibility. 02:40 - LLC Wrapper. 04:27 - DAPT: Domestic Asset Protection Trust. 05:38 - Beneficiary Defective Inheritance Trust. 06:15 - Off-Shore or Foreign Asset Protection Trust. 08:02 - In Summary. 08:58 - Can a Judgement Creditor Find My Bitcoin? 09:55 - Personal, LLC, Or Trust is Safest from Creditor? 11:00 - Timing of Transfer is Everything. 11:43 - Vulnerable Types of Crypto. 12:22 - Is Foreign Asset Protection Trust Legal? 12:50 - Biggest Mistakes in "Protecting" Crypto. 13:57 - Closing Statements. Follow John Skabelund:  Websites: https://skabelund.com/, https://ultimateassetprotection.com/   DISCLAIMER:    This content is legal information only and not legal advice. Listening or viewing this content does not create an attorney client relationship. Mr. Skabelund is admitted to practice law in Arizona, and he may be reached at UltimateAssetProtection.com.

  8. Apr 1

    Episode #21 - Life Insurance as Asset Protection Series Part 3 | John Skabelund & Curtis Ray

    Join John Skabelund in the final episode of this three part series where he discusses the power of life insurance as a sustainable, compounding investment tool with his guest, founder of MPI Unlimited, Curtis Ray.   In 2014, Curtis entered the world of retirement planning and insurance, where he quickly noticed that traditional investment strategies—such as 401(k)s, IRAs, real estate, and conventional insurance—were often falling short of delivering the retirement outcomes people had hoped for or expected. To provide solutions to hard-working Americans seeking a great retirement, Curtis invented and developed the MPI® Strategy, bringing simplicity to financial education to Achieve, Protect, Grow, and Accelerate the power of Compound Interest. In this episode, explore various life insurance policies that allow for wealth building and asset protection, how to balance growth and risk, and the potential for tax-free income in retirement.   SHOW NOTES:   00:00 - Intro. 08:46 - Understanding Life Insurance: Types, Benefits, and Which is Best to Invest. 18:05 - Balancing Growth, Security, and Risk in Life Insurance. 22:13 - Understanding Family Banking & Self-Collateralized Loans. 26:52 - Are You An Ideal Candidate for Life Insurance? 29:37 - Building Generational Wealth through Family Trusts. 31:59 - Access Life Insurance Money for Your Retirement Needs. 37:18 - Policy Limitations. 40:12 - Closing Statements.   Follow John Skabelund: Websites: https://skabelund.com/, https://ultimateassetprotection.com/   Follow Curtis Ray:  Website: www.compoundinterest.com/   DISCLAIMER:     This content is legal information only and not legal advice. Listening or viewing this content does not create an attorney client relationship. Mr. Skabelund is admitted to practice law in Arizona, and he may be reached at UltimateAssetProtection.com.

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