Offshore asset protection trusts are excellent solutions for protecting wealth from future lawsuits and potential creditors. When a trust is established under the laws of a foreign country and the trust assets are located outside the settlor’s home country, it
Have you ever heard the term “trust fund baby?” If so, you likely understand that it is used to describe an individual that’s inherited a significant sum of money from their parents or guardians. Trust funds aren’t just for the
The Cook Islands is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. While tourism continues to be the main industry, offshore banking has played an increasingly important role in the Cook Islands’ economy.
Starting in the 1980’s the Cook
Blake Harris Law has been helping clients deal with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic for years now, making sure our clients are legally protected from the uncertainty it caused.
As we approach the middle of 2022, and with the
If you’re like many business owners, you probably need to know how to protect assets from lawsuits. Lawsuits can cost time and money, and many small business owners may never recover from one claim. If you haven’t taken steps to
Asset protection is a field of legal practice that takes advantage of existing legal statutes and common law to help protect assets of individuals and business entities from civil judgments. With effective asset protection planning you can lawfully protect assets
What to do when a parent dies without a will?
When someone passes away without a will, it is said they died intestate. This means that the person’s estate will be distributed according to the laws of intestate succession. These
When someone dies, they often leave behind a will—a document that dictates how their money and possessions should be distributed after they’re gone.
A will ensures that a person’s loved ones will be cared for and their final wishes
There seems to be a lot of confusion about the difference between “wills” and “trusts.” It’s completely understandable. Estate planning terms like “will” and “trust” aren’t top of mind for most people. However, knowing what these terms mean and what
When people think of a trust, they might imagine a heavy and intimidating legal document. The truth is a trust is essentially a relationship in which one person, known as the grantor, gives another the right to hold title to