This CLE program examines offshore asset protection planning through both a legal and strategic lens, equipping attorneys with the tools to evaluate when and how international structures should be used. The presentation reviews the legal principles and precedent governing offshore trusts, with particular attention to how U.S. courts address creditor claims, fraudulent conveyance allegations, and enforcement efforts against foreign-held assets.

Participants will explore the distinguishing features of prominent offshore trust and banking jurisdictions, including legislative safeguards, asset protection mechanisms, and practical enforcement barriers. The program also covers key considerations in vetting foreign trustees and financial institutions, integrating offshore planning with domestic asset protection strategies, and managing timing and compliance risks.

By the conclusion of the program, attorneys will have a structured approach to analyzing client exposure, determining suitability for offshore planning, and implementing strategies that are defensible, compliant, and aligned with professional responsibility obligations.