Lawsuit protection inside self directed accounts

[Sandra PIrtle]

Does buying real estate under my 401K or IRA provide any additional protection beyond the fact that they are owned under LLCs, which are owned by the fund?

[Brian Eastman]

@Sandra PIrtle

The IRA LLC does provide an additional layer of protection to you personally. Courts have found that when an IRA account directly owns property, a claim against the property may seek remedy from the IRA owner if the IRA/Property does not satisfy a judgement. The LLC limits the liability of the LLC owner (the IRA) and you are even further removed.