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Italian citizenship by descent allows you to claim Italian citizenship through your ancestry. Over the years, we've helped a number of clients through this process. It's very popular because it lets you get one of the world's best travel documents virtually for free.
When I was first introduced to Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI) back in 2010, I didn't think it possible. It promised extremely strong asset protection, estate and legacy planning benefits, and a legal way to grow millions of dollars in a tax-deferred (and sometimes even tax-free) way?
Last week, I had a call with a successful entrepreneurial client who was deeply worried about capital controls. She had worked for many years to build up an eight-figure nest egg and didn't want to lose it to a predatory government through outrageously higher taxes or being forced to convert some of her investments into bonds from a bankrupt federal government. She certainly didn't want to run the risk of outright confiscation.
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When I was first introduced to Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI) back in 2010, I didn't think it possible. It promised extremely strong asset protection, estate and legacy planning benefits, and a legal way to grow millions of dollars in a tax-deferred (and sometimes even tax-free) way?
We've been helping Americans diversify their assets internationally since 1984. Over the years, we've developed a few favorite places for certain things. Switzerland has long been a favorite for offshore banking, simply because they keep adapting to be able to serve US clients.
What if your investments never lost any value? That they kept growing no matter whether the economy was going gangbusters or in the middle of a crash? That could withstand inflation and catastrophe? Such a portfolio doesn't exist in real life, but the Permanent Portfolio comes pretty darn close.
We’ve long considered Switzerland a good place to bank for the right sort of client. That’s because the best Swiss banks offer a service that is geared towards Americans looking for a conservative wealth preservation strategy.
I was on a Discovery Conference with a client a few days ago who had recently signed up for our elite Private Wealth service. For most clients, the Discovery is a chance to be really clear what they are hoping to get from the planning.
When you think of foreign real estate, you might picture a retirement house by the beach. But for many of our clients, investing in property abroad is used for a great deal more.
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are a big part of many American investment plans – to the tune of $13 trillion in 2021.
I must admit – when we first heard about the new Puerto Rico tax incentives back in 2012, we didn't think they would last. That's because the potential benefits were so good, we assumed pressure from Washington would eventually shut it down.
If you're trying to figure out whether you need to file Form 8858 and how to do it, you're in the right place.
Are Swiss Banks Safe? Switzerland is one of the most popular places for our private consulting clients to set up an offshore bank account.
Some years ago, a client presented something called a Bridge Trust to us. He was told it was somehow “better” than a domestic trust and offshore trust. How? By combining the two together into one powerful tool.
Twice in the past few weeks, clients have asked us about Old Glory Bank. It’s being heavily promoted on media outlets like Fox News.
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There’s a lot of misinformation when it comes to holding precious metals in a retirement plan. So let’s debunk them once and for all. This includes the biggest misconception of all: Can you store your gold IRA at home?
With the price so high, Bitcoin is back in the news in a big way. But it’s a topic we’ve dealt with a lot over the last eight years. The first time was when a client wanted to move his crypto offshore.
It’s perfectly legal to move gold and other precious metals in or out of the United States in any quantity.
Are you thinking about how best to pass your assets onto your family, friends or chosen charity? If so, a Living Trust might be worth a closer look.
Recently, one of our consulting clients was wondering the best way to invest in gold. He already had some physical gold at home but had heard about something called a Gold IRA.
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As we all know, we can’t escape death or taxes. Well, almost. Because when it comes to taxes, and specifically — how to sell gold without paying taxes — there are some options.
Many of our clients are concerned about privacy. And quite a few own private assets like gold. So the question, “Can you sell gold anonymously?” comes up from time to time.
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For the most part, the techniques we’ve used for over 40+ years of planning have changed as the times have changed. Except when it comes to hard assets.
Are you thinking about how best to pass your assets onto your family, friends, or chosen charity? If so, a Nevada Living Trust might be worth a closer look.
Are you thinking about how best to pass your assets onto your family, friends or chosen charity? If so, an Oregon Living Trust might be worth a closer look.
Are you thinking about how best to pass your assets onto your family, friends or chosen charity? If so, a Colorado Living Trust might be worth a closer look.
A lot of people consider it old-fashioned and out-dated. But in fact, there are many reasons to invest in gold, even in a time where so much in our life is digital and where the biggest investment gains seem to be found in tech and tech related (i.e. cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum).
For years, we were hesitant to recommend Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs). The reason? Because they were so new and untested in the courts.
If you’re wondering how best to store your precious metals, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll talk about six different proven options from simplest and easiest to more expensive but with the best security.