MARINA DEL REY, CA, January 17, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Protecting your privacy has never been more important. Matthew Mullhofer has 12 important rules to help keep your information private in the "information age".
12 STEPS TO FINANCIAL PRIVACY IN THE "INFORMATION AGE"
1. Never release your social security number. Only release your social security when it is absolutely necessary.
2. Use a corporation or another entity for major transactions.
3. Avoid writing checks because they leave an extensive paper trail.
4. When investing offshore, ensure that you are in compliance with all laws and reporting requirements.
5. Only disclose what is necessary to financial institutions.
6. Maximize the bearer transactions that are not reported under your name.
7. Use financial professionals that will keep your financial information confidential. Attorneys are bound to keep all of your information confidential.
8. Always have your account work through your lawyer to insure confidentiality.
9. Use post office box or drop of box for mail and correspondence.
10. Avoid using safety deposit boxes, use private vaults instead.
11. Prepare a living trust to bequeath your property. This will avoid the high cost associated with probate as well as any loss of privacy.
12. Arrange your investments so that you can provide the least possible amount of financial information.
For more information on protecting your privacy:
Law Offices of
Matthew C. Mullhofer
A Professional Corporation
Broadway Plaza
2107 N. Broadway, Suite 103
Santa Ana, CA 92706
http://www.protectmyassets.com/
or email me at: [email protected]
Ph:(714) 827-9955 Fax:(714) 827-9966
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