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Are Plan assets subject to claims of the employer’s creditors?

April 26, 2017assets Creditors employer Plan Subject

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Are Plan assets subject to claims of the employer’s creditors?

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Generally no. Contributions are irrevocable and belong to the Trust, which is a separate legal entity. Because contributions cannot revert to the employer, the employer’s creditors cannot gain access to these funds under normal circumstances.