A ruling recently passed by the Supreme Court has given local
governments the power to seize private property to generate tax revenue.
This could feasibly enable cities to order the removal of homes to make
way for shopping centers or other private development.
The 5-4
decision means that home owners will have more limited rights. Thomas
Merrill, a Columbia law professor and a specialist in property rights
stated, "The message of the case to cities is yes, you can use eminent
domain, but you better be careful and conduct hearings".
Does this
concern you? Only eight states - Arkansas, Kentucky, Florida, Illinois,
Maine, Montana, Washington, and South Carolina - forbid the use of
eminent domain for economic development unless it is to eliminate
blight.
In a scathing dissent, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote,
"The specter of condemnation hangs over all property. Nothing is to
prevent the state from replacing any Motel 6 with a Ritz-Carlton, and
home with a shopping mall, or any farm with a factory."
The bottom line - protect what you own.
Within the last five years there has been an alarming increase in
citizen control laws to the extent that your personal right to keep
banking activities private and confidential are now being seriously
infringed upon. Indeed, creditors and government agencies are well armed
with an arsenal of legal maneuvers to strip you of your assets. Bank
accounts in your name can be frozen, "Notices of liens" can be placed on
your properties, your income can be garnered and even a safety deposit
box can be seized with a "writ".
However, with careful planning
and specialized information, your assets can be protected using an IBC
to shield your assets. IBCs can protect you from product liability,
malpractice suits if you are in the medical field, creditors, and even
divorce proceedings. IBCs can also be used to hold real estate, valuable
collections, precious metals, and shares of any offshore company of
your choice.
IBC Formation: Are Your Assets Protected?
Posted by CB Blogger
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