Offshore Asset Protection Trust /
International Trust

International trusts can be used as part of a lawful estate and asset‑protection strategy but cannot be used to avoid taxes or defraud creditors. We help clients understand the legal requirements and reporting obligations in the U.S. and the relevant jurisdiction.

Why offshore asset protection?

Placing your assets into properly constructed international trusts puts multiple layers of protection between your net worth and potential creditors. You can achieve even higher protection by combining an international trust held with an offshore LLC.

Reduced exposure to litigation

The United States generally is more litigation-prone and creditor-friendly than some other jurisdictions. Moving your assets out of the US into a suitable jurisdiction reduces your exposure. Of course, this only applies to future creditors. International trusts cannot be used to escape current creditors.

Stronger protection laws than the US

Only a few jurisdictions worldwide offer international trust laws that protect assets of individuals and businesses from civil creditors.

Legal and legitimate

An offshore trust does not “hide” any assets. Neither does it reduce your US tax liability. It only creates barriers to protect assets from collection. As such, it is not a standalone offshoring or estate and tax planning solution. Rather it is one important component in an overall offshoring strategy.

Our Asset Protection Services

We work with our clients to create iron-clad asset protection trusts that fit with their needs and estate planning wishes.

At Global Expat Advisors, we walk our clients through the entire process and provide support and advice every step of the way.

We can also help create a customized strategy that includes asset protection, tax optimization, banking solutions, and business structuring, and implement other components of the strategy.

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