Nationally recognized
Cook Islands trust attorneys
Alper Law is nationally recognized as one of the premier Cook Islands trust law firms. Attorneys Jon Alper and Gideon Alper have been quoted by local and national media as experts in asset protection planning and Cook Islands trust formation.
We help clients nationwide protect what they’ve earned from lawsuits, judgments, and creditors. Consultations are offered by phone or video.
Our attorneys specialize in Cook Islands trusts.
Attorneys Jon Alper and Gideon Alper have helped thousands of clients with asset protection planning.
We can help you create a Cook Islands trust customized to your specific situation. We do not provide plans pre-packaged with costly features you don’t need or want.
Legal Experts in Cook Islands Trusts
Our Cook Islands trust attorneys specialize in protecting assets from lawsuits and judgment creditors. We guide clients step by step in creating a Cook Islands trust to maximize their protection, while at the same time ensuring the selection of a safe trustee company and jurisdiction.
Jonathan Alper
Attorney Jonathan Alper has nearly five decades of legal experience and is nationally recognized for his expertise in asset protection, estate planning, business planning, and Cook Islands trusts. He has been licensed to practice law since 1976. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University, a master’s degree from Harvard University, and a Juris Doctor degree (with honors) from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.
Jonathan Alper has been featured as a legal expert in major media outlets, including the New York Times, Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, Dateline NBC, and the Washington Post. He has published articles in the Florida Bar Journal and has presented at various Florida Bar seminars.
Gideon Alper
Gideon Alper is an experienced Cook Islands trust attorney who specializes in asset protection, estate planning, and real estate law. With over fifteen years of legal practice, he has assisted thousands of clients in safeguarding their assets and navigating complex legal matters with creditors. He received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California and a Juris Doctor degree (with honors) from Emory University School of Law.
Gideon Alper has been recognized as a legal expert in asset protection planning and has been quoted by local and national media outlets, including CNN, Fox Business, the Wall Street Journal, and Daily Business Review. He has contributed to numerous articles on topics such as homestead exemptions, trust modifications, and creditor collection methods.
Protecting Your Wealth
Our attorneys only work with longstanding Cook Islands trustee companies. They carry professional indemnity insurance on behalf of underwriters at Lloyd’s in the UK. The trustee’s accounts are audited annually by KPMG, which is one of the largest accounting firms in the world. All withdrawals of trust funds must be approved by an attorney following verification of the request with our clients.
How Much Does a Cook Islands Trust Cost?
The cost to set up a Cook Islands trust is $18,700, which includes a legal fee of $15,000 and a trustee fee of $3,700. Adding an underlying offshore LLC costs an additional $5,000. The cost of the trust is higher when adding complex features to the trust. Annual maintenance fees range from $3,000 to $4,000.
The factors that make up the cost of setting up a Cook Islands trust are trustee fees, legal fees, asset complexity, jurisdictional structuring, and naming a trust protector. Trustee companies also charge for setting up financial accounts.
Creating a Cook Islands Trust
Phone or Zoom Consultation
Our attorneys review your situation and how an offshore trust may help you. Then, we prepare the trust application and associated forms.
Create the Trust
Attorney Jon Alper or Gideon Alper will draft the Cook Islands trust agreement and customize it to your specific situation. Once signed, the offshore trustee company will register the trust.
Fund the Trust
You’ll work with the trustee company to select appropriate offshore banking or brokerage accounts. Our attorneys will advise how to transfer other assets to the trust structure.
We help protect what you’ve earned.
Since 1991, our law firm has advised thousands of clients about how to protect their assets from lawsuits and judgments, including by using Cook Islands trusts. If you’re worried about losing what you have, let us help.