Posted on October 28, 2022

As Planners, why is it important to offer Asset Protection services? First, some things to consider: Small and medium-sized businesses make up over 90% of businesses worldwide. (IFAC). Small and medium businesses drive global economic …

Posted on September 9, 2022

The United States is the most litigious country on earth, and this isn't just a recent trend. In fact, the US has been ranked as one of the most litigious countries every year for literally decades. This high level of litigation is …

Posted on August 12, 2022

I often get asked, "What's the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts?"

A revocable trust is one that allows you to modify its provisions and add or remove assets held in trust at any time. An irrevocable trust on the other …

Posted on July 11, 2022

When I establish international structures for clients I am almost always asked, "how long is this going to take?" My answer is always the same, "I can draft rather quickly. The bottle neck is going to be opening a bank account." This is so …

Posted on June 25, 2022

The Cook Islands recently unveiled new legislation - the International Relationship Property Trust Act of 2022.

The purpose of the Act is to allow couples to settle an irrevocable trust through which they can set out in advance financial …

Posted on June 8, 2022

One of the most common regrets people have is not taking action to protect their assets. The truth is, if you don't take steps now to protect your money, you may never have a chance at doing so. It goes without saying that actions taken in …

Posted on April 4, 2022

Estate planning attorneys - want to assist your clients by giving them smart and strategic planning options to protect their estate from predatory lawsuits? With the right planning, your clients can avoid potential challenges and crises …

Posted on April 1, 2022

Asset protection can discourage lawsuits in a couple of ways. Some plaintiff's attorneys may try and discover what assets a potential suit target has before filing a suit. Keeping in mind that plaintiff's lawyers are generally compensated …

Posted on March 29, 2022

Estate planning is a vital part of tax mitigation, and it can help to reduce your taxable income and estate taxes. By taking steps to organize your finances and estate, you can reduce your overall tax burden. Here are a few tips to get …

Posted on March 14, 2022

Getting sued is never fun, and can have serious consequences for you and your business. If you are sued for damages, you may be required to pay money to the other party or face other legal penalties. Furthermore, if your business is found …

Posted on February 2, 2022

The world's least corrupt countries ranked. New Zealand - along with Finland and Denmark are tied for the least corrupt countries in the world.

The USA is tied with Chile at 27 - last on this list. I suspect they went 27 deep (one would …

Posted on February 23, 2022

Asset protection planning is essential for any business owner who is concerned about potential lawsuits or other legal proceedings. Lawsuits are at best costly and time-consuming, and at worst can significantly disrupt a business's …

Posted on January 19th, 2023

Asset Protection is a legal strategy used to protect assets from creditors, lawsuits, and other legal judgments. In utilizing asset protection planning, individuals may be able to shield those assets from creditors and legal judgments …

Posted on April 1st, 2015

I recently gave up my U.S.-based law practice of almost 20 years. I had been a solo practitioner drafting wills and trusts for about 10 years, after having been a litigator. It was my habit to spend evenings reading an estate-planning …