By Howard Rosen

Ethical Considerations in Asset Protection Planning

Howard Rosen, Esq. • May 17, 1993

Much has been written lately about asset protection planning (“APP”): offshore trusts, offshore trust jurisdictions, limited partnerships, and fraudulent transfers. The purpose of this article is to discuss the ethical considerations an attorney must address when rendering services in this expanding sub-specialty.

Environmental Liability in the 90’s

Howard Rosen, Esq. • April 15, 1993

As we move into the next century, the environmental liability outlook for American business is foreboding at best. Environmental regulation is mushrooming on federal, state and local levels, exposing us to enormous civil liability in the form of clean up costs, penalties, and third party claims, as well as potential criminal liability.

Florida Exemption Planning

Howard Rosen, Esq. • April 1, 1993

Exemptions are provided by the laws of each state in order to protect specified property interests from being reached by creditors and bankruptcy courts. Each state may adopt its own exemption laws, or may choose to adopt the federal bankruptcy exemptions, or may permit its residents their choice.

Selecting an Offshore Jurisdiction for the APT

Howard Rosen, Esq. • January 1, 1993

Selecting the jurisdiction in which the Asset Protection Trust (“APT”) will be located is a very important step. Consideration must be given to a number of factors at that location.

Fraudulent Transfer Issues In Asset Protection

Howard Rosen, Esq. • December 1, 1992

It is often said that the key to effective asset protection is ADVANCE PLANNING. This truism is repeatedly emphasized, because of the “fraudulent transfer” laws. Fraudulent transfer laws in one form or another are in effect in every state and civilized jurisdiction in the world.

Commonly Asked Questions About Asset Protection – Part Two

Howard Rosen, Esq. • November 1, 1992

This is the second of two issues devoted to commonly asked questions about asset protection. Among the questions addressed last month were those relating to the significant protection afforded through the use of the family limited partnership.