What You Need to Know About Offshore Asset Protection With Matthew Smith
In this podcast, Blake interviews Matt Smith from Southpac, a trust company based in the Cook Islands. They discuss the benefits of the Cook Islands Trust for asset protection, the specific asset protection provisions enacted by the Cook Islands, and the advantages it offers compared to other jurisdictions. : Blake Harris: On today’s show, we […]
Cook Island Trust for Offshore Asset Protection With Puai Wichman
In this podcast, Blake interviews Puai Wichman, the founder and CEO of Ora Partners. They discuss the benefits of using the Cook Islands as a jurisdiction for asset protection trusts and the advantages of Ora as a trust company. : Blake: Puai, thanks for coming on the podcast. I’m here today with Puai Wichman, who’s […]
Key Factors In Picking Offshore Jurisdiction
Offshore jurisdictions are often used for asset protection due to their favorable tax and privacy laws, and their strong asset protection statutes. Naturally, asset protection laws vary by jurisdiction and can be complex. However, there are some jurisdictions that are commonly considered to be the best for asset protection trusts due to their protective legislation […]
Cook Islands Trusts Caselaw
Offshore asset protection trusts have been used by people in the United States for over 40 years. With such a lengthy track record, it is no surprise that several cases involving offshore trusts have made their way to state and federal courts. While offshore asset protection trusts provide the highest level of legal protection, as […]
Learn About Swiss Banking and Asset Protection With Dominique Spillmann
In this podcast, Blake interviews Dominique Spillman, the CEO of Swiss Partners Advisors. They discuss the benefits of Swiss Banking for asset protection, as well as other strategies to protect assets. Blake: Welcome to The Offshore Podcast where we interview investment advisors and trust companies from all throughout the world who help to safeguard your […]
The Best Solutions for Real Estate Asset Protection
When you own real property, whether as an investment, your personal residence, or other real estate holdings, you need an effective strategy to protect your real estate assets. There are several real estate asset protection strategies available for lawsuit protection and to limit risk from creditor claims. Creditors’ claims and lawsuit settlements could all threaten your […]
The Best Asset Protection Attorney
If you are a high-net-worth individual looking into potentially setting up an asset protection plan, you are probably hoping to find the best advice possible. But finding the best asset protection attorney might prove a challenging task. The internet is full of websites with advertisements and information regarding asset protection and related legal services, often […]
How Much Money Do You Need to Have for an Offshore Trust?
If you’re looking for a way to guard your assets against lawsuits, business disputes, and creditors, setting up an offshore trust can be a smart choice. You may wonder, “How much money do you need to have for an offshore trust?” The short answer is that it depends. Some jurisdictions, trusts, and offshore trust service […]
How to Move Assets into an Offshore Trust (and Why You Should)
When you think of offshore trusts, images of shady corporations stashing their money away to avoid taxes or commit financial crimes may come to mind. Although offshore trusts sometimes are portrayed negatively in movies and the media, they actually offer a legitimate and legal way to protect your assets from creditors, divorce, and other entities […]
When Do You Need an Offshore Trust To Protect Your Assets?
Do you have several high-value assets? Are you in a field like medicine, engineering, or a different high-income industry where you could face judgments in lawsuits? When do you need an offshore trust over other asset protection measures to guard your real estate, investments, cryptocurrency, and other assets? Offshore trusts maintain your assets in foreign […]