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Can Non-US Citizens Use US Trusts in Their Estate Plans?
In many countries around the world, trusts are growing in popularity as key tools for estate planning. Combined with their ability to shield assets from probate, the simplicity and flexibility that trusts offer make them highly desirable for individuals will all sizes...
Domestic Asset Protection Trusts vs. Foreign Asset Protection Trusts
As we have previously discussed, there is often an inherent conflict between protecting your assets and maintaining control over your assets during your lifetime. This is a give-and-take that is fundamental to many concepts in US federal and state law, as well as the...
Before You Apply for a Green Card, Consider These
If you are preparing to relocate to the United States from your country of citizenship, there are an almost indefinite number of considerations that you need to keep in mind. From legal issues to practical considerations such as where you are going to live and how you...
Issues to Consider When Storing Gold Offshore
Whether you live in the US or abroad, diversification is an important component of a comprehensive asset protection strategy. By “asset protection,” we mean not only planning your estate and cautiously saving for retirement, but ensuring that all of the assets that...
Cross-Border Estate Planning for US Expats Living in Panama
Thanks to a unique blend of ecological diversity, pristine beaches, and economic prosperity anchored by the Panama Canal, Panama has long been a desirable destination for US citizens seeking to live abroad. With the Panama Canal expansion finally set to open, this...
How To Protect Intellectual Property Of Your Writing Against Vultures After Your Death
As an author or other creator, it is entirely possible that some of your most valuable assets when you die will be intangible. While most people think of their “stuff” when they commit to planning their estate – their house, bank and retirement accounts, vehicles,...
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