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California Private Retirement Plan (§704.115)

Unlimited creditor exemption for CA residents on retirement assets.

Overview

CA CCP §704.115 exempts assets in a properly-designed 'private retirement plan' from creditors — with NO dollar cap (unlike ERISA plans). Requires actuarial design, exclusive retirement purpose, and non-diversion. Court-tested and upheld. Only works for CA residents; critical for CA physicians/developers with liability exposure.

Best fit
California high earnersPhysicians / real estate developersLiability-exposed professionals
Estimated impact
Unlimited creditor protection on retirement assets

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