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There are two types of assets owned by individuals

Those that produce income and those that do not. And you might be surprised by how easy it is to understand the difference. Let's consider property, just for example. An income producing property is one that brings you income, such as a rental or commercial property. Your family home, on the other hand, doesn't tend to produce income. Other assets that produce income could include stocks, bonds, and certificates of deposit, or anything that brings additional income in the short term. Non-income producing assets, on the other hand, add value to your life, but do not necessarily bring you money. Your home, holiday home, term life insurance policy, or tax paid bonus bonds might fall into this category.

Your lifestyle is worth protecting right?

The question is: do you need to protect these items? The answer, simply put, is yes. Often, the full benefit of asset protection won't be felt until after your death, but if you want to protect your young family's future, it is imperative that you understand why coverage for your non-income producing assets is so important. Suppose you have outstanding debts at the time of your demise. Your creditors could come after any assets that aren't protected, especially your home. This would leave your young family vulnerable, and impact the lifestyle to which they've grown accustomed. It's your duty to protect your family home so that your loved ones at least have a familiar place to live when you're gone.

Protecting your lifestyle assets is a good start 

That said, it's not enough to protect your main asset. Setting up a family home trust is certainly the best place to start when it comes to coverage for your non-income producing assets. But if you want to do all you can to ensure that your loved ones have everything they need when you're gone, you also need to take the time to appraise other relevant items and protect them, as well.

Mixing income asset types increases complexity and cost 

Your family trust could be made to cover both income producing and non-income producing assets, and if you have both in spades, it's a good idea to secure comprehensive coverage and advice. But don't focus on one at the expense of the other.

Protecting your lifestyle is a great first step

If you fail to protect your non-income producing assets, the family members you leave behind will be the ones to suffer in your absence.

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