Main Street Business
#614 How Lawsuits Can Take Away Your Home (And How to Stop It!)
Mar 20, 2026
Episode 614
Mark J Kohler and Mat Sorensen
If you got sued tomorrow, could you lose your home? In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down the real risks to your home equity — and the smart strategies you can use right now to protect it before it’s too late. From homestead exemptions to equity stripping, this is essential knowledge every homeowner and investor needs to understand.
We dive into how different states protect your home, when creditors can (and can’t) touch your equity, and how tools like HELOCs, retirement accounts, and domestic asset protection trusts can create powerful layers of defense. You’ll also learn the common mistakes people make — like relying too heavily on umbrella insurance or transferring assets incorrectly — and how to avoid them.
If you're serious about protecting your wealth, minimizing risk, and building a solid financial foundation, this episode gives you a practical roadmap to do it right. Make sure to subscribe, like, and share this with someone who needs to safeguard their assets!
You'll learn:
- How lawsuits can impact your home equity — and when your house is actually at risk
- What the homestead exemption is and how it protects you (state-by-state differences)
- When and how creditors can force the sale of your home
- The strategy behind “equity stripping” and how it can reduce your exposure
- How HELOCs and liens can be used as a defensive asset protection tool
- Where to safely move equity so it’s harder for creditors to reach
- The pros and cons of domestic asset protection trusts vs. offshore trusts
- Why umbrella insurance may not protect you the way you think
- How to structure LLCs and entities to contain liability and protect personal assets
- Common asset protection mistakes that could cost you everything
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