Archive for ‘trusts’
A Viable Personal Protection Plan
by Michael Guard, Capital Conservator WARNING: The following scenarios are scary, but are by no means certain. However, they are not far-fetched. The world’s financial system is teetering on the edge of complete collapse, and there are many directions the future could take. These are just a couple of possibilities. Scenario 1: Fearing the inevitable [...]
Avoiding Death and Taxes
Avoiding Death and Taxes When Investing in Property. the benefits of a New Zealand Foreign Trust for property investors by Evgeny Orlov, Barrister, Equity Trust International (New Zealand) International property investors have realised that property is one of the best forms of investment. Of course, provided that you are not stuck in a particular location: [...]
Maximizing Asset Protection and Estate Planning
Asset Protection using a Pre-Inheritance Trust (PIT) by Bob Matthews, Global Asset Advisors Another effective option of protecting your assets is a Pre-Inheritance Trust (PIT). A PIT was originally used by wealthy individuals to reduce their estate tax liability while providing an inheritance for their children. The PIT has since evolved into a powerful asset [...]
Why Trust a New Zealand Trust
by Evgeny Orlov, Barrister, Equity Trust International Many people pick an asset protection jurisdiction or “offshore” asset protection vehicle in the same manner as they would buy a burger. They look at the menu, see the fastest and cheapest solution and don’t worry about the result as long as it meets their needs. We all [...]
Is New Zealand the Switzerland of the South Pacific?
by Evgeny Orlov, Attorney at Law LOOK THROUGH COMPANY PROVES NEW ZEALAND BEING THE SWITZERLAND OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC The Look Through Company is New Zealand’s latest exciting contribution to the asset protection and wealth acceleration and structuring industry. Due to the National Governments increasing awareness and commitment to the international financial industry (and NZ [...]
Your 2nd Home – Offshore
by Mark Nestmann Owning real estate in another country provides many benefits for U.S. investors: A non-reportable offshore asset (if owned individually). A refuge in times of political or economic uncertainty. The possibility for profit from rental income or if the value of the property appreciates. In one country (St. Kitts and Nevis), purchase of [...]
Private Trust Banking – 21st Century Offshore Banking
by Dave Robertson, Capital Conservator Group Imagine the setting: A beautiful tropical island, no clouds in the sky and palm trees gently swaying in the breeze. Wealthy, well dressed people are sipping an exotic cocktail in the shade, their luxury yachts nestling in the harbor. An expensive car pulls up and a man with a [...]
Protect your Real Estate Assets Like the Uber-Rich
By Bobby Casey, Global Wealth Protection LLC In my consulting business, I frequently work with real estate investors who are interested in creating a bulletproof asset protection plan to shield themselves from predatory litigation. From my viewpoint, real estate investors have one of the highest risk profiles of any business person. Clearly the world is [...]
Protect Your Retirement Now
by Jon Hanna, Panama Offshore Legal Services, Inc. Money is a very interesting subject. Apostle Paul said “The LOVE of money is the root of all evil.”. George Bernard Shaw says “The LACK of money is the root of all evil.”. Some people see making money as a game. Donald Trump says “Money was never [...]
Offshore IRA’s: Here’s the Scoop
By Jeff Schneider, PassportIRA Not a day goes by without speaking with someone seeking to diversify their assets into foreign jurisdictions. It’s one of the most rewarding parts of working with clients who have made the decision to take control of their hard earned savings. However, there are many misconceptions when it comes to how [...]
The Trust Protector’s Role in Offshore Asset Protection
by Bob Matthews, Global Asset Advisors, Inc. How to Properly Use a Trust Protector with Offshore Asset Protection What is a trust protector? What are the duties and powers of a trust protector? Trust Protector(s) can be someone close to family or your accountant, CPA or lawyer. When presenting potential clients with different asset protection [...]
A Simple Analogy for a Mega-Trend in your Retirement
by Jeff Schneider, PassportIRA Protect your Retirement Assets from Nationalization 70 million US taxpayers are set to retire in the next 19 years. That’s over 10,000 retirement parties every single day. This, along with the ongoing economic turmoil, leads to many dynamic changes to businesses and individual’s daily lives. There is no doubt the baby [...]
The New War on Hedge Fund Managers
by John Thomas, The Mad Hedge Fund Trader Yang Yanming was slowly led from his cell by two burly uniformed guards in Beijing’s central prison to a waiting van in the courtyard guards, his hands cuffed behind him and his head bowed. Once in the vehicle, he was strapped to a gurney, hooked up to [...]
