Trusts & Estates
Synopsis of Various Offshore Jurisdictions
By: Craig Redler, Attorney at Law, Manager - Client Services, Southpac Trust
This is just a small sample of the dozens of jurisdictions that have asset protection legislation. The lesson here is that despite the temptation to create a DAPT, there is an appropriate jurisdiction for virtually any client that is interested in or that could benefit from effective asset protection planning. Each offshore jurisdiction has its strengths and weaknesses but there is likely at least one that you and your client will be comfortable with despite the temptation to plan domestically.
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