Frivolous Lawsuits

Protect Your Privacy Before It's Too Late

November 21, 20243 min read

Even if you’ve already gone to great lengths to set up an anonymous LLC, the moment you personally sign anything that gets recorded—such as a deed or mortgage—you’ve blown your cover.

Someone --- we'll call him Jim --- thought he had done everything right to protect his privacy. He set up an anonymous LLC to buy a rental property. He was confident his name wouldn't be connected with the LLC. He was right.

BUT when closing day came for his investment property, Jim signed the the closing packet, not realizing some documents were going to the county. Those documents clearly associated his name with the LLC.

... And the county indexed the information and published it on public record!

PRIVACY BUSTED!

A few weeks later, he started getting calls and texts from strangers about the property and his company.

Jim’s carefully planned anonymity was shattered in a moment. His name on the public record makes him an easy target.

He lost the privacy he valued. He opened himself up to unwanted calls and texts. His tenants can discover him whenever they want. And so can their everyone else's attorneys... so now he's on record with assets, and the risk of frivolous lawsuits compounds.

Frivolous Lawsuits: The Silent Threat

Frivolous lawsuits are a hidden epidemic. Thousands of baseless cases are filed in the U.S., costing defendants thousands of dollars to defend — even when the claims are complete BS. Why? Because for some lawyers, finding “deep pocket” targets is a business model. They look for people who have assets worth chasing. When they can see you, they can sue you.

When Jim’s name is tied to his LLC, he is a target.

Here’s the thing about frivolous lawsuits: they don’t just come after the ultra-wealthy. They come after anyone who seems like an easy payday. From noise complaints to minor accidents, they only need a tiny excuse to drag you into court. And when your name is on public record, you’re practically inviting them in.

Keep Your Name Off Public Record

The best way to avoid this kind of exposure? Don’t let your name be tied to your business or property in the first place. Good corporate structure is the first step.

Step two? Having someone else sign your closing documents.

You can literally hire someone to sign on your behalf. Their name goes on public record instead of yours.

Simply put, it's signatures-for-hire. We call it "nominee signatures."

Creative TC provides nominee signatures to protect our clients' privacy. Instead of putting your name on public record closing docs, one of our staff will sign on your behalf. Your name stays off the record, so your privacy stays intact.

Even if you’ve already gone to great lengths to set up an anonymous LLC, the moment you personally sign anything that gets recorded—such as a deed or mortgage—you’ve blown your cover.

Why Privacy Matters

Jim learned the hard way that maintaining privacy isn’t just about staying out of the spotlight—it’s about protecting yourself from risks you might not even see coming. Once your name is out there, it’s nearly impossible to take it back. Calls, texts, solicitations, and even potential lawsuits become part of your new reality. But with a nominee, you can shield yourself from this exposure.

Don’t Be Like Jim

Take control of your privacy before it’s too late.

Whether you’re buying property or signing anything where you don't want people knowing YOU are connected to the LLC, you need an alternate signer.

Creative TC's nominee service helps you maintain the anonymity you already fought for.

You worked hard to build your assets—don’t let a single signature take you down. Don't be vulnerable to legal predators. Stay private. Stay protected.

PS: That Jim guy...? That was a true story, and it was me, Caleb Christopher. That's why I started this service: Nobody taught me that, and I had to lose privacy and waste money to find it out the hard way. You shouldn't have to.

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I started Creative TC (www.creativetc.io) to be the safety railing that is so dearly needed in the wild west of creative finance. I pump educational content on Instagram and YouTube, and frequent REIAs as a guest speaker on creative finance.

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Caleb Christopher

I help you do creative finance deals well. I started Creative TC (www.creativetc.io) to be the safety railing that is so dearly needed in the wild west of creative finance. I pump educational content on Instagram and YouTube, and frequent REIAs as a guest speaker on creative finance. ** Connect ...

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