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Asset Protection

Asset Protection Summary

Asset Protection review is appropriate for individuals who are in "high risk" (subject to frequent or frivolous litigation) professions or where there is a need to have a formal plan to transfer ownership to another generation or spouse independent of creditor attack. Foreign Asset Protection Trusts offer an unusual blend of protection through the use of the unique statutory structure created in several popular Offshore Financial Centers. However, they entail material costs and potential tax reporting requirements. A qualified legal firm should be retained to assist with implementing any Asset Protection Plan.

We are neither suggesting nor advocating Asset Protection Trusts for every individual or family. There are many cases where other alternatives may prove more beneficial. Nevertheless, for many clients the effort is worthwhile. Our firm is prepared to assist clients in most related commercial, contractual and asset protection matters. Please feel free to contact our office if you believe an Asset Protection Plan or Asset Protection Trust may be appropriate in your particular situation.

 

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Understanding FIRPTA:
Buying and Selling Real Property
in the U.S. as a Foreign Entity

Buying Real Property

There are no general restrictions on foreign investment in the United States, unless that investment is in one of a few specific industries such as Radio and Broadcast Television, COMSAT, the Aviation sector, or Energy. The influx of capital is considered a welcome addition, and therefore there is very little legislation to navigate when purchasing U.S. real property as a foreign entity. Under U.S. federal law the only major restrictions to real property purchases by foreign entities impact buyers from countries with which the U.S. is at war, or who are subject to U.S. travel and trade restriction.

1 State law regarding such purchases vari...

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