(Asset Protection and Asset Recovery blog post)
by Brian Mahany
Why do so many fraudsters live in Florida? Some would say its the climate but more probably, it’s Florida’s unlimited homestead exemption. Under Florida law, creditors cannot force the sale of one’s primary residence to satisfy claims and judgments. Many lawyers and creditors believe that protection is …
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Fraudsters Beware - Homestead Exemptions Don’t Always Work
Tax Evasion in China Could Put You in Front of a Firing Squad!
by Brian Mahany
It’s a rainy day in Macau, a former Portuguese island colony off the coast of China. My work as an asset protection and asset (fraud) recovery lawyer frequently takes me to interesting spots in the world. This week is no exception.
Many nations are popular for Americans seeking to diversify their banking risks and …
Are Your Assets Safe in the Isle of Man? Yes.
by Brian Mahany
Situated mid-way between England and the Republic of Ireland sits the small, 227 square mile nation of the Isle of Man. With a population of just 80,000 residents, the Isle of Man is a popular destination for offshore asset protection. A recent statement by the chief executive of the Isle of Man Financial …
Scam or Legit? Pre-Paid Offshore Debit Cards with No Personal Details
by Brian Mahany
Sounds too good to be true. A Master Card debit card with no name on it. Issued by a bank in Central America, the card does not bear the cardholder’s name. Not on the front of the card or in the magnetic strip. Apparently the bank requires some identification details but claims those …
San Marino. Another One Bites the Dust
San Marino. Another One Bites the Dust! By Brian Mahany
(Tax Havens in 21st Century)
San Marino is the world’s oldest republic, having been a country for over 1700 years. It’s also one of the smallest being only a few square miles and having just 31,000 residents. For many years it was also a popular haven for …
Get to Us Before We Get to You
“The real things to know is that folks will stand to lose more than they will to win.” Pug Pearson on poker.
The IRS has invited all 52,000 Americans that maintain secret accounts at UBS to a game of poker. Ditto Americans with accounts in other Swiss and foreign banks such as Credit Suisse. What happens …
Club Dread, Not Club Fed
Choosing a qualified and experienced lawyer to properly construct and implement your asset protection plan is an absolute must. The products sold by many asset protection promoters are ineffective at best and criminal at their worst. There are many legitimate reasons to have an offshore asset protection plan. Doing so …