Asset Protection Law Firm Since 1991
Schedule a Cook Islands Trust Consultation
Submit the form or call (407) 444-0404 to schedule a free consultation by phone or Zoom with attorney Jon Alper or Gideon Alper. We respond to every inquiry within one business day.
We’ll discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Cook Islands trusts and whether one makes sense for your situation. We will also go over the process, costs, and timeline.
Cost and Attorney Fees
The legal fee is paid in two parts: $5,000 to start, with the rest paid after trustee due diligence.
Most clients do not need ongoing legal services after formation, and we do not charge an annual legal fee.
We have no financial interest in any trustee company, nor do we receive commission from any financial institution. Our only revenue is the legal fee paid by our client.
What Happens Next
- Consultation. We talk by phone or Zoom about what you own, who your creditors are or could be, and whether a Cook Islands trust is the right tool.
- Trustee due diligence. We recommend a licensed Cook Islands trustee company and help you gather the documents it needs.
- Drafting, signing, and funding. We draft the trust agreement, you sign it, and the trustee company registers the trust. The trust takes three to four weeks to establish. Funding takes longer and varies with the accounts you choose.
About Our Firm
Alper Law has helped clients nationwide with asset protection planning since 1991. Our role is to evaluate whether a Cook Islands trust fits your situation, explain the tradeoffs, and coordinate the plan if offshore planning makes sense.
Our Attorneys
Jon Alper
Founding PartnerJon Alper has focused on asset protection planning for more than three decades. His planning was at the heart of BankFirst v. UBS Paine Webber, Inc., the foundational Florida decision on attorney-assisted asset protection planning.
Gideon Alper
PartnerGideon Alper leads the firm’s offshore planning practice. He is a former attorney with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel in the Large Business and International Division.