Introduction to Asset Protection and Domestic Asset Protection Trusts

The do’s and don’ts of trust drafting . . . including uses of powers of appointment, spendthrift clauses, and jurisdictional provisions . . . with forms. Originally presented as part of Advanced Asset Protection Planning.

Explore the strategic use of GRATs to efficiently transfer wealth and minimize taxes for clients. This session will delve into the mechanics of GRATs, their tax implications, and advanced strategies to enhance their effectiveness. Key risks, recent regulatory developments, and best practices for advising clients on GRATs will also be covered. Originally presented as part of Advanced Asset Protection Planning.

Despite a growing number of onshore alternatives, offshore planning remains at the pinnacle of creditor protection. Learn why this is so. Learn how offshore asset protection trusts are integrated into a structure and the mechanics of triggering the protections afforded. We will explore how various assets may fit into the planning structure and how an integrated connection to domestic estate planning can significantly add to overall flexibility and achievement of domestic planning goals. Learn what offshore banks now require for KYC due diligence. We will also reveal tips learned to identify nefarious actors now becoming more prevalent than ever and what a legal advisor should consider as part of their due diligence when assessing potential clients. Originally presented as part of Advanced Asset Protection Planning.