Offshore Grantor Trusts: The Gift Election That Backfires
Offshore asset protection trusts — particularly those established in jurisdictions like the Cook Islands, Nevis, and the Cayman Islands — remain among the most powerful tools…
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FBAR and FATCA Risks for U.S. Expats
Many U.S. citizens and Green Card holders living abroad believe that once they move overseas and start paying taxes locally, their U.S. reporting obligations largely disappear.…
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Trust Planning for Non-U.S. Parents with U.S. Children
What the IRS’s own ruling tells us about structuring a Foreign Grantor Trust — and why getting this wrong is a multi-million-dollar mistake You’ve spent a…
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U.S. Exit Tax Rules and Expatriation Planning
U.S. Exit Tax Rules and Expatriation Planning Leaving the United States – whether by renouncing citizenship or relinquishing a Green Card – is not merely a…
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CFC vs PFIC: Complete Guide to Foreign Corp Reporting
CFC vs. PFIC: U.S. Foreign Reporting Guide If you live in the United States, you may face foreign reporting rules. This applies to U.S. citizens, green…
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Manhattan Real Estate: Legal Guide for Global Buyers
Investing in Manhattan Real Estate: Key Legal Strategies for International Buyers If you are an international investor considering purchasing real estate in New York, understanding both…
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Green Card Taxes: Stay or Exit? Key U.S. Considerations
A Green Card is often seen as a gateway to opportunity – but it can also create significant and unexpected tax exposure. Many individuals assume that…
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U.S. Pre-Immigration Tax Planning
This video explains why foreign nationals considering a move to the United States must understand how U.S. estate and income tax rules can apply to their…
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Triggering Capital Gains with Offshore Trusts
In this video, Max Dilendorf, New York-based attorney and founder of Dilendorf Law Firm, explains a costly yet common mistake U.S. clients make when transferring appreciated assets into foreign…
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