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06/03/2026

Do you earn interest in an offshore trust? Attorney Jon Alper explains how investment returns work within a Cook Islands trust. Assets held in the trust can be invested and can earn interest, dividends, and capital gains just as they would in any other account.
The trust itself is not a special type of investment — it is a legal structure that holds and protects your assets. Jon discusses how the investment management typically works, including who makes the investment decisions and how returns are handled.

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06/01/2026

Do Cook Islands trusts work for real estate? Attorney Jon Alper discusses the specific considerations involved in protecting real estate with an offshore trust. Because real property is physically located in a particular jurisdiction, it cannot simply be moved offshore the way financial assets can.
Jon explains the strategies used to connect real estate holdings to a Cook Islands trust, including the use of domestic LLCs and other entities that hold title to the property while the trust holds the ownership interest in those entities.

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05/29/2026

Do Cook Islands trusts work for physicians? Attorney Jon Alper discusses how Cook Islands trusts can serve as an asset protection tool for doctors and other medical professionals who face elevated malpractice and liability risks. Physicians are among the most frequently sued professionals, which makes proactive asset protection planning especially relevant.
Jon explains how a Cook Islands trust can work alongside malpractice insurance and domestic planning tools to provide an additional layer of protection for personal assets that go beyond insurance coverage limits.

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05/27/2026

Do Cook Islands trusts always work? Attorney Jon Alper gives an honest assessment of the effectiveness of Cook Islands trusts. While they are widely considered the strongest form of asset protection available, no legal strategy is guaranteed to work in every situation.
Jon discusses the factors that can affect a trust's effectiveness, including timing of asset transfers, compliance with reporting requirements, and how the trust is structured. Understanding both the strengths and the limitations is essential to having realistic expectations about what a Cook Islands trust can do.

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05/25/2026

What is the difference between an offshore trust and a Cook Islands trust? Attorney Jon Alper explains how these terms relate to each other. An offshore trust is a general term for any trust established in a foreign jurisdiction for asset protection, while a Cook Islands trust is a specific type of offshore trust formed under Cook Islands law.
Jon discusses why the Cook Islands has become the leading jurisdiction for offshore trusts, how its laws differ from other offshore options, and why not all offshore trusts offer the same level of protection.

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05/22/2026

Does the Cook Islands trust statute of limitations matter? Attorney Jon Alper explains one of the most important features of Cook Islands trust law — the statute of limitations on fraudulent transfer claims. Under Cook Islands law, a creditor has a limited window of time to challenge a transfer of assets into a trust.
Once that window closes, the transfer is generally beyond challenge regardless of the circumstances. Jon discusses how this time-based protection works, how it compares to U.S. fraudulent transfer laws, and why it is a critical factor in the strength of a Cook Islands trust.

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05/20/2026

Can you use AI to create an offshore trust agreement? Attorney Jon Alper addresses the growing question of whether artificial intelligence tools can be used to draft a Cook Islands trust. While AI can generate legal-sounding documents, offshore trust agreements involve complex international legal requirements that demand experienced human counsel.
Jon explains why a Cook Islands trust agreement must comply with specific statutory requirements, work in coordination with a licensed Cook Islands trustee company, and be tailored to each client's unique financial situation — all things that go well beyond what AI tools can reliably handle.

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05/18/2026

Can you transfer all types of assets to an offshore trust? Attorney Jon Alper explains which types of assets can and cannot be placed into a Cook Islands trust. While many liquid assets like cash, investment accounts, and financial instruments transfer easily, other asset types such as real estate or retirement accounts may require different strategies.
Jon discusses the practical considerations for different asset categories and how an asset protection plan often involves a combination of domestic and offshore structures to cover everything you own.

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05/15/2026

Can you set up an offshore trust if you're involved in litigation? Attorney Jon Alper discusses what happens when people wait until litigation is already underway to consider asset protection. While it may still be possible to establish a trust, the risks increase significantly because transfers made after a lawsuit can be challenged as fraudulent.
Jon explains the legal landscape around post-lawsuit planning, what courts and creditors can argue, and why proactive planning before any claims arise is the most effective approach to protecting your assets.

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05/13/2026

Can you set up a Cook Islands trust after being sued? Attorney Jon Alper discusses the timing considerations around establishing an offshore trust. While it is always better to plan ahead, forming a trust after a lawsuit has been filed raises important legal issues related to fraudulent transfer laws.
Jon explains the risks involved with late planning, how the Cook Islands statute of limitations on fraudulent transfers works, and why acting sooner rather than later is always the better strategy for anyone considering asset protection.

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