FATCA and FBAR Reporting for Offshore Trusts: What US Persons Must File
Last updated: An offshore trust does not get its legal standing from being hidden. It…
Connor SteensJuly 24, 2026
Does CRS and FATCA Reporting Defeat a Cook Islands Trust?
Last updated: A recent wave of commentary argues that global reporting standards, the Common Reporting…
Connor SteensJuly 24, 2026
What CARF Means for Cryptocurrency Held in an Offshore Trust
Last updated: The OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework began its rollout in 2026, with early-adopter jurisdictions…
Connor SteensJuly 24, 2026
The 2025-2026 Wealth Boom Is Creating a Generation of Unprotected Millionaires
Last updated: The US added more than 440,000 new millionaires in 2025, over 1,200 a…
Connor SteensJuly 24, 2026
What Offshore Trust Case Law Actually Shows
Last updated: Skeptical coverage of offshore trusts tends to cite the same handful of cases:…
Connor SteensJuly 24, 2026
Why the Cook Islands Trust Remains the World’s Strongest Asset Shield
Last updated: Every jurisdiction that has entered the asset protection trust market since 1984 has…
Connor SteensJuly 4, 2026
5 Reasons to Establish a Cook Islands Trust
Last updated: The Cook Islands Trust is not the cheapest offshore asset protection structure available…
Connor SteensJuly 1, 2026
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up an Offshore Trust
Last updated: A Cook Islands Trust that holds up under genuine creditor pressure and one…
Connor SteensJuly 15, 2026
How Long Does a Cook Islands Trust Take to Set Up?
Last updated: Four to eight weeks is the realistic range from initial consultation to first…
Connor SteensJuly 1, 2026
What Assets Can You Put in an Offshore Trust?
Last updated: A Cook Islands Trust can hold almost any category of personal wealth —…
Connor SteensJuly 1, 2026