What assets are protected from judgment?

If I am a defendent in a personal injury law suit, what assets are protected from judgment? i.e. savings, house, retirement plan, life insurance.

Hi there. Your question is governed by state law, so without knowing your jurisdiction unfortunately there is no way to comment with specificity. Generally -- although there can be important exceptions -- qualified retirement plans are afforded protection. However, the issues of other assets such as homes and other property vary widely by jurisdiction. Here is a thought, though. If you go to teh WLD main page, you could either request a referral for a local attorney or have your question answered by a licensed lawyer -- their flat fees are quite low. I think you can submit a paid question for around $10, but it would be best to ask them to make sure. Take care. AJ