Cook Islands Trust vs Nevis Trust

Both Cook Islands Trusts and Nevis Trusts are among the most popular offshore trust options. They offer strong legal frameworks that protect assets from creditors and lawsuits. However, deciding which jurisdiction is the best fit…

Cook Islands trust cost

Cost to Establish a Cook Islands Trust

The cost to establish a Cook Islands trust generally ranges between $10,000 to $25,000 for initial setup, with ongoing annual fees typically between $3,500 to $6,000 for trustee services and legal maintenance. The exact amount…

Differences Between a Cook Islands Trust and a Nevis LLC

A Cook Islands trust and a Nevis LLCs are both effective offshore asset protection tools. The entities and their clients’ assets are beyond the jurisdiction of U.S. courts. Creditors cannot use Florida court collection tools…

Fraudulent Transfer Laws in the Cook Islands

A fraudulent transfer is a transfer of an asset (1) done with the intent to hinder or delay collection by a creditor or (2) that makes the debtor insolvent without receiving reasonably equivalent value. Fraudulent…

Can an Offshore Trust Protect Real Estate?

Offshore trusts are most effective when your assets are transported from the United States to a trustee situated in a foreign country. The trust and the trustee are beyond U.S. court jurisdiction. We typically recommend…

Guide to Bridge Trusts for Asset Protection

What Is a Bridge Trust? A bridge trust is a type of irrevocable trust used in offshore asset protection planning. It combines the features of domestic and offshore trusts. This means it starts as a…

Disadvantages of an Offshore Trust

An offshore trust is one of the best asset protection tools available for U.S. residents. The trust allows you to transfer your assets to an offshore trustee. tHe offshore trustee is not subject to U.S….

Can a Foreign Trust Own S Corp Stock?

What is an S Corp? Some people set up offshore LLCs and foreign trusts to protect their ownership in a U.S.-based business. Most small businesses, whether they be corporations or limited liability companies, are arranged…

Hungarian Offshore Trust

A Hungarian offshore trust is a legal arrangement where assets are transferred into a trust established under Hungarian law. It offers benefits such as asset protection, tax planning advantages, and confidentiality. To set up an…

How Money Is Invested Within A Nevis LLC Account

Over the years I have recommended Nevis limited liability companies to many asset protection clients. Most people who have formed a Nevis LLC has asked about how and where his money will be invested within…