Asset Protection & Offshore Trust Attorneys
A single lawsuit can put significant wealth at risk.
For more than three decades, Alper Law has designed and implemented domestic and offshore asset protection structures for individuals, business owners, and families. Asset protection is the firm’s exclusive practice—we combine domestic planning with Cook Islands trusts and offshore entities to place assets beyond the reach of creditors before a judgment is entered.

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About Our Firm
Alper Law has practiced exclusively in asset protection law since 1991. We advise clients on Florida statutory exemptions, Cook Islands trusts, and offshore entity structures—and we tell clients when they do not need our services.
Specialized Practice
We do not practice tax law or litigation. Every engagement focuses on protecting assets from creditors and judgments.
Nationwide Practice, Florida-Based
While we are deeply familiar with Florida’s unique statutory protections, we assist clients nationwide with offshore trusts and LLCs.
No Associates
High-value asset protection planning is handled directly by the firm’s partners. You will work directly with Jon Alper or Gideon Alper on every call and every document.
Tested Strategies
Our plans are built on decades of real-world results and an intimate understanding of how creditors think.
Our Services
Our firm focuses on three practice areas: protecting assets under Florida law, forming Cook Islands trusts, and structuring offshore entities.
Florida Asset Protection Planning
We design custom plans using Florida’s debtor-friendly exemptions—homestead, entireties, annuities, and more—so they work together without leaving gaps.
Florida Asset ProtectionCook Islands Trust Formation
We draft and implement trusts in the Cook Islands, with no bank commissions and no annual legal retainer. Our partnerships with licensed trustee companies in the Cook Islands give clients access to discounted trustee rates and direct coordination from initial vetting through funding.
Cook Islands TrustsOffshore Planning Structures
We pair trusts with offshore LLCs and foreign bank or brokerage accounts, giving clients day-to-day control in normal circumstances while the trustee can step in when litigation arises.
Offshore Asset ProtectionNationally Recognized Asset Protection Experts
With decades of combined experience, our attorneys focus on the domestic and international laws governing asset protection planning and creditor risk.
Jon Alper
Founding Partner
Jon Alper has spent more than three decades implementing domestic and offshore asset protection structures for individuals and closely held businesses. His involvement in the seminal case of BankFirst v. UBS Paine Webber, Inc. helped establish the legal foundation for modern Florida asset protection planning.
- ✔ Master’s Degree from Harvard University
- ✔ Cited Expert: WSJ, NYT, & Bloomberg
- ✔ 30+ Years of Asset Protection Experience
- ✔ Specializes in Complex Florida Domestic Planning and Offshore Trusts
Gideon Alper
Partner
Gideon Alper leads the firm’s offshore planning practice, advising clients on asset protection strategies and tax-compliance considerations. His work draws on more than fifteen years of private practice and regulatory experience from his service with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel.
- ✔ Former IRS Office of Chief Counsel Attorney
- ✔ Expert in Cook Islands Trusts & Offshore LLCs
- ✔ Law Degree with Honors from Emory University
- ✔ Leads Offshore Planning for Clients Nationwide
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