Cook Islands trust — the gold standard offshore asset protection; U.S. judgments not recognized, 1-year statute.
Cook Islands trust law (International Trusts Act 1984, amended) is the world's strongest asset protection jurisdiction: U.S. court judgments NOT recognized; creditors must re-litigate in Cook Islands (only Cook Islands attorneys, no contingency fees, 1-year statute of limitations on fraudulent transfer, plaintiff must post bond, criminal-level burden of proof). Trustee is offshore fiduciary who legally must ignore U.S. court orders. Setup $15–25K, annual $5–10K. For $2M+ liquid assets only. Legit tax-neutral (still report on FBAR/Form 3520, still pay U.S. tax on income).
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Wyoming holding LLC (anonymous, charging-order sole remedy) owns operating LLCs — creditors can't seize equity.
Nevada LLC = charging order sole remedy + no income tax + strong anonymity via nominee manager.
One master LLC + unlimited protected sub-series — each property isolated, one annual fee.
Self-settled irrevocable trust in NV/SD/DE/AK — creditor exposure eliminated after 2-year statute.
Nevis LLC — $100K bond required for creditor to sue + 1-year statute + no U.S. judgment recognition.
Encumber personal residence / rentals with friendly HELOCs / notes — appear equity-poor to creditors.
Married couples in 25 states can title assets so single-spouse creditors can't touch them.
Property title held by trustee for anonymous beneficiary — public records show only the trust name.