Escape Artist - International Strategies For The Globally Minded

The rule against perpetuities in the United States makes it impossible to “lock up” your assets in a domestic trust beyond the lives of people living at the time the settlor (you, the…
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Dispelling the Myth of “Teak Oil” New furniture is always a big purchase, and choosing the right pieces for your patio or living room is only half the battle. After getting your hands…
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29 Things I Learned Living in Thailand As an American expat who lived in Thailand for almost a year, there were several observations I made during my time overseas. Here is my list:…
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A growing trend in hospitality décor is turning establishments into something of an art collection. More hotels have started incorporating art in their establishments in a way that they…
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Trying to work as an expat in a country where you’re not a citizen can be tough. Work visas are hard to obtain, but there are ways to make a living without going through the arduous…
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World’s Best City for Expats I’m often asked which is the world’s best city for expats? After 15 years of research, and travelling the globe (sacrificing for this article), I’ve…
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Expats beware, the US now has the authority to hack and search your computer Expats beware, as of December 1, 2016 the US government has the right to hack and search your computers.…
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If you’re living in the United States and file all your returns on time, the IRS typically has 10 years to collect a tax debt from you. If you holdout against the government for a…
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An offshore dynasty trust, also known as a foreign generation skipping trust, legacy trust or perpetual trust, is one of the most advanced offshore planning tools available today. A…
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Back to Budapest (Part 2) Link to previous article in this series: Part 1. Welcome back! Now that you’ve got the basics of Budapest under your belt, it’s time to move on to the more…
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During 40 years of working in real estate, one issue keeps popping up over and over again: residential real estate. Naturally, clients seek advice for one of the most significant…
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Dystopia: More Reality Than Fiction The term “dystopia” is the opposite of utopia. Whereas utopia refers to an imagined place or state where everything is perfect, dystopia refers to a…
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Budapest Basics (Part 1) In my opinion, the best way to describe Budapest is as a place of survivors. Comprised of two separate districts split by the Danube, Hungary’s capital reveals…
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The offshore trust is the best known and most effective legal tool used in asset protection today. The offshore asset protection trust launched the industry and has been the go-to…
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Offshore trusts are vulnerable in bankruptcy. An offshore asset protection trust will protect your assets from a civil creditor, but not from the bankruptcy court. An offshore trust is…
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The time of President Trump is approaching quickly. No matter who you voted for, we all see risk in an untested President. 70% of Americans view Trump unfavorably, and the rest of us…
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