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What benefits do Liechtenstein foundations and trusts offer for asset protection and wealth preservation?

by Markus Summer | Jul 28, 2014 | • Family Governance and Family Charter

The advantages of Liechtenstein foundations and trusts for asset protection and wealth preservation include: (1) protection of privacy, (2) no pre-trial discovery proceedings, (3) generally no enforcement of foreign judgments, (4) short statute of limitations and (5)...

Should I use a Liechtenstein foundation as a private trust company for my family trusts?

by Markus Summer | Jul 28, 2014 | • Foundations and trusts; structures to hold, control, protect and manage family wealth

Many families use trusts as an estate planning vehicle and for wealth preservation. Increasingly, instead of using a trustee company owned by a financial service provider, a private trust company (PTC) is appointed as a trustee. The use of a Liechtenstein foundation...

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  • • Family business; Managing, structuring, involvement
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