What Things You Can Learn From (and During) This Crisis

By Kristina Schneider, Practice-Building & Marketing Specialist There’s no denying that what we are all experiencing right now is certainly uncharted territory and unlike anything any of us have ever gone through.  And, while the news reports and uncertainty that we may be surrounded by right now may create a lot of stress and concern, what I will say is that I do think that there’s a lot of silver linings and positive lessons to be learned from all of this right now.  Here are just a few things that I think this whole COVID-19 crisis has brought to light (at…

How the Hybrid Domestic Asset Protection Trust Has Changed the Entire Asset Protection Industry

By Steven J. Oshins, Esq., AEP (Distinguished) The Different Asset Protection Options There are three main trust options:  Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (“DAPTs”), Foreign Asset Protection Trusts (“FAPTs”) and Hybrid Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (“Hybrid DAPTs”). Domestic Asset Protection Trusts A traditional DAPT is an irrevocable trust set up under the laws of one of the 19 states that allows such a trust.  The person setting up and funding the trust (the “settlor”) does not need to reside in one of those 19 jurisdictions.  Under the statutes of each of those jurisdictions, after a certain waiting period, the assets transferred…

Congratulations to Steve & Elena Oshins!

We wanted to extend our sincerest congratulations to our fellow colleague, Steve Oshins, and his wife, Elena.  On Wednesday, March 25th at 1:46am, they welcomed a brand new baby girl into the world—Tiffany Alexis Oshins. Both mom and baby are doing great!  Steve and Elena are enjoying their time as parents to their beautiful baby girl!  ♥ If you wish to extend congratulatory wishes to Steve and Elena, feel free to do so in the comments below!