Offshore Trusts
The strongest lawful protection available, built with trusted foreign counsel in competitive jurisdictions.
An offshore trust is a trust formed in a foreign country whose laws strongly protect trust assets — laws that often do not recognize U.S. court judgments. We assist clients with offshore trusts in competitive foreign jurisdictions, working alongside experienced co-counsel abroad.
This is a protection tool, not a way to avoid taxes. You still report and pay U.S. taxes as required, and we make sure that reporting is done correctly.
Overview
High-net-worth individuals, professionals in high-liability fields, and families who want the most robust protection the law offers and are comfortable with a cross-border structure.
Who We Help
The Way We Work
We keep it lawful and transparent. Offshore is never about hiding from the IRS — full U.S. reporting is part of the plan. Your file stays anchored to McLeod Legal Advisors and coordinated with trusted foreign counsel, so nothing falls through the cracks, and you always have one clear point of contact.
Our Process
We decide together whether an offshore structure is right for you.
Initial meetingWe select a stable, respected foreign jurisdiction.
LocationWe work with vetted foreign co-counsel to form and govern the trust.
Foreign RelationWe coordinate funding and keep everything reported correctly to U.S. authorities.
DocumentWe manage the structure with you over time.
MonitorFAQ
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No. You still report and pay U.S. taxes. It is a protection tool, not a tax tool.
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Yes, when it is set up and reported properly. We handle the reporting, so you stay compliant.
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Foreign law must be handled by lawyers licensed there. We coordinate the whole team for you.
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We negotiate a flat fee for our part of the work.
Get In Touch
If you're interested in working with us, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.

