The gold standard of asset protection — foreign courts don't recognize US judgments.
Cook Islands and Nevis trusts don't recognize foreign (US) judgments, requiring creditors to re-litigate locally with high bond requirements and short statutes of limitation. Assets held offshore (brokerage, real estate LLC interests) are effectively judgment-proof. Fully IRS-compliant when properly reported (Forms 3520, 3520-A, FBAR, 8938).
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Borrow against cash-value life insurance at guaranteed rates.
Deduct 60–80% of working-interest investment in year 1.
Insure your own business risks — premiums are deductible.
Hedge funds + alternative assets inside a tax-free wrapper.
Sell appreciated assets tax-free + get lifetime income + charitable deduction.
Deduct now at FMV, grant to charity later — skip cap gains.
Lock in the $13.6M estate exemption before 2026 sunset.
Transfer appreciation to heirs with near-zero gift tax.