Howard Rosen, a shareholder of the law firm of Donlevy-Rosen & Rosen, P.A., will lead two seminars as a Faculty Member for this year’s Annual Meeting of the American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants (AAA-CPA).
A 2012 Illinois Supreme Court case, Rush University Medical Center v. Sessions, has been touted as proof that asset protection trusts, especially offshore trusts, do not work. In this issue we will clarify and enlighten our readers as to why that particular offshore trust failed to protect assets, and we will point out what could and should have been done differently so that the protective planning would have worked as intended.
A controversial case in the field of asset protection is analyzed by asset protection attorneys.
The Jamie Solow contempt incarceration case has caused a lot of people to write a lot of articles and offer a lot of opinions – most of which are completely inaccurate. The author, Howard D. Rosen, is one of Mrs. Solow’s attorneys, attended court hearings, testified, and can state with accuracy what actually transpired in this case.
On August 19th the U.S. Internal Revenue Service announced that the Swiss bank, UBS AG, the United States, and Switzerland had reached an agreement under which the U.S. would file a request under the U.S. – Swiss tax treaty to obtain certain data regarding U.S. taxpayers (about 4,450 accounts)
A lengthy legal ordeal has finally ended for Merry Morris. Much has been written about her case, most of it inaccurate, according to Merry, whom we interviewed on September 25, 2008. We want to present the truth about her case, and what better source for the truth than Merry?
PEST CONTROL – A RISKY BUSINESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO PROTECT YOURSELF
By: Howard Rosen, Attorney, © 2021 Donlevy-Rosen & Rosen, P.A. Direct line: 305-459-3289 Anyone in the pest control business (PCB) is aware of the risks and controversies involved in that business. Most commonly, there is always the everyday risk of an employee getting into a serious automobile accident with a company vehicle, particularly since companies […]
SIGNIFICANT TAX PLANNING OPPORTUNITY MAY SOON DISAPPEAR
2020 – OUR 28th YEAR OF PUBLICATION! Volume XXVII • Number 3 • September 2020 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE – TAKE ADVANTAGE NOW INTRODUCTION As you know, the Trump tax cuts (2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) created unprecedented opportunities for individuals and families to transfer their legacies in a tax-efficient manner. These cuts […]
UNIFORM GIFTS TO MINORS ACCOUNTS – PROTECTING THEM FROM YOUR CHILD, YOUR CREDITORS, AND OTHERS
2020 – OUR 28th YEAR OF PUBLICATION! Volume XXVII • Number 2 • July / August 2020 INTRODUCTION. Parents and other relatives often establish financial accounts for minor children as a means of making a “controllable” gift to a minor. This is accomplished by establishing a custodial account at a financial institution for the benefit […]
SIGNIFICANT TAX PLANNING OPPORTUNITY MAY SOON DISAPPEAR
2020 – OUR 28th YEAR OF PUBLICATION! Volume XXVII • Number 3 • September 2020 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE – TAKE ADVANTAGE NOW INTRODUCTION As you know, the Trump tax cuts (2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) created unprecedented opportunities for individuals and families to transfer their legacies in a tax-efficient manner. These cuts […]
HOW TO SELECT AN ASSET PROTECTION ATTORNEY
14 questions to ask your prospective lawyer about asset protection.
CAN YOU BE LIABLE FOR YOUR TEENAGER’S ACTS? YES YOU CAN BE!
“A liability nightmare scenario can result where one parent signs the teen’s license application and the teen drives a car owned by the other parent (or a car jointly owned by both parents).”
PEST CONTROL – A RISKY BUSINESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO PROTECT YOURSELF
By: Howard Rosen, Attorney, © 2021 Donlevy-Rosen & Rosen, P.A. Direct line: 305-459-3289 Anyone in the pest control business (PCB) is aware of the risks and controversies involved in that business. Most commonly, there is always the everyday risk of an employee getting into a serious automobile accident with a company vehicle, particularly since companies […]
SIGNIFICANT TAX PLANNING OPPORTUNITY MAY SOON DISAPPEAR
2020 – OUR 28th YEAR OF PUBLICATION! Volume XXVII • Number 3 • September 2020 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE – TAKE ADVANTAGE NOW INTRODUCTION As you know, the Trump tax cuts (2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) created unprecedented opportunities for individuals and families to transfer their legacies in a tax-efficient manner. These cuts […]
REAL ESTATE PROTECTION – WHITE PAPER
CLICK HERE FOR REAL ESTATE PROTECTION WHITE PAPER CLICK HERE FOR PATRICIA DONLEVY-ROSEN VIDEO ON REAL ESTATE PROTECTION
HOW TO SELECT AN ASSET PROTECTION ATTORNEY
14 questions to ask your prospective lawyer about asset protection.
UNIFORM GIFTS TO MINORS ACCOUNTS – PROTECTING THEM FROM YOUR CHILD, YOUR CREDITORS, AND OTHERS
2020 – OUR 28th YEAR OF PUBLICATION! Volume XXVII • Number 2 • July / August 2020 INTRODUCTION. Parents and other relatives often establish financial accounts for minor children as a means of making a “controllable” gift to a minor. This is accomplished by establishing a custodial account at a financial institution for the benefit […]
FINANCING / SERVICING THE TRIBAL LENDING ENTERPRISE: WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO PROTECT YOURSELF
By: Howard Rosen, Attorney, © 2020 Donlevy-Rosen & Rosen, P.A. Published by: https://thebusinessoflending.com/the-blog/ on May 14, 2020 Anyone in the business of financing or servicing a tribal lending enterprise (TLE) is aware of the controversies involved in that business. Notwithstanding the facts that numerous court cases have supported tribes’ ability to carry on these businesses, […]
SIGNIFICANT TAX PLANNING OPPORTUNITY MAY SOON DISAPPEAR
2020 – OUR 28th YEAR OF PUBLICATION! Volume XXVII • Number 3 • September 2020 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE – TAKE ADVANTAGE NOW INTRODUCTION As you know, the Trump tax cuts (2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) created unprecedented opportunities for individuals and families to transfer their legacies in a tax-efficient manner. These cuts […]
HOW TO SELECT AN ASSET PROTECTION ATTORNEY
14 questions to ask your prospective lawyer about asset protection.
UNIFORM GIFTS TO MINORS ACCOUNTS – PROTECTING THEM FROM YOUR CHILD, YOUR CREDITORS, AND OTHERS
2020 – OUR 28th YEAR OF PUBLICATION! Volume XXVII • Number 2 • July / August 2020 INTRODUCTION. Parents and other relatives often establish financial accounts for minor children as a means of making a “controllable” gift to a minor. This is accomplished by establishing a custodial account at a financial institution for the benefit […]
CAN YOU BE LIABLE FOR YOUR TEENAGER’S ACTS? YES YOU CAN BE!
“A liability nightmare scenario can result where one parent signs the teen’s license application and the teen drives a car owned by the other parent (or a car jointly owned by both parents).”
WHO SHOULD BE THE TRUST PROTECTOR OF YOUR ASSET PROTECTION TRUST? IT REALLY DOES MATTER!
What is a “trust protector”? Although our common law of trusts dates back almost 1,000 years, the concept of the trust protector is a 20th century development, primarily used in offshore asset protection trusts.
OFFSHORE TRUSTS & OFFSHORE ACCOUNTS: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Potential clients often call us asking if we can set up an “offshore account” for them. Is this what they really mean, or are they (or should they be) asking about an offshore trust? In this issue we’ll compare the asset protection efficacy of an individual establishing an offshore account versus establishing an offshore trust which itself establishes an offshore account.
Legal Education Program Sponsored by the Osgoode Hall Law School
April 23 2019 Both Patricia and Howard will participate in a nationwide Canadian continuing legal education program sponsored by the Osgoode Hall Law School (at York University, Toronto, Canada). Howard will discuss drafting strategies for the offshore asset protection trust and Patricia will discuss special techniques for protecting real estate from creditors.
Southpac Offshore Planning Institute at the Four Seasons Hotel in Nevis
May 1 – 3 2019 Both Patricia and Howard will participate in the Southpac Offshore Planning Institute at the Four Seasons Hotel in Nevis. Howard will discuss both drafting strategies and federal tax reporting requirements for the offshore asset protection trust and Patricia will discuss special techniques for protecting real estate from creditors. Both Patricia […]
Continuing legal education program for the Dallas Bar Association
June 7 2019 Both Patricia and Howard will be presenting a continuing legal education program for the Dallas Bar Association. Howard will discuss drafting strategies for the offshore asset protection trust and Patricia will discuss special techniques for protecting real estate from creditors.
Continuing education program for attorneys and CPA’s sponsored by the National Business Institute
September 17 & 19 2019 Both Patricia and Howard will participate in a continuing education program for attorneys and CPA’s sponsored by the National Business Institute (in both Miami & West Palm Beach, Florida).
Asset Protection Planning With Offshore Trusts
October 14 2019 Howard will present “Asset Protection Planning With Offshore Trusts” in a continuing legal education program sponsored by the Orange County Bar Association (Florida).
Asset Protection Trusts – Domestic & Offshore
October 29 2019 Howard will participate in a continuing education program for attorneys and CPA’s sponsored by the National Business Institute (in Pembroke Pines, Florida). His topic will be “Asset Protection Trusts – Domestic & Offshore”.
Protecting IRAs and other retirement plans (video)
How can you protect IRAs and other retirement plans? Patricia Donlevy-Rosen explains.
What is an offshore trust? (video)
What is an offshore trust and how it is used in asset protection? Howard Rosen answers these questions and more in this video.
Tax benefits and consequences of an offshore trust (video)
Howard Rosen discusses the tax consequences of implementing an offshore trust.
REAL ESTATE PROTECTION – WHITE PAPER
CLICK HERE FOR REAL ESTATE PROTECTION WHITE PAPER CLICK HERE FOR PATRICIA DONLEVY-ROSEN VIDEO ON REAL ESTATE PROTECTION
How can loans protect real estate? (video)
Patricia Donlevy-Rosen explains how loans can be used to protect real estate.
How do you protect immovable assets? (video)
How can you protect assets that are stuck in the US? Patricia Donlevy-Rosen presents some advanced techniques that can accomplish just that.
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