Asset Protection Counsel Since 1991

Cook Islands Trust Attorney

Attorneys Jon Alper and Gideon Alper design and implement Cook Islands trusts for clients nationwide. We work with individuals and families in all 50 states, and our consultations and planning are handled virtually from start to finish.

Request a free confidential consultation to evaluate your situation and determine whether offshore planning is appropriate.

You will receive our pricing and timeline materials and a scheduling link by email.

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Pricing

Flat fees. No hourly billing. No annual retainer.

Option 1

Cook Islands Trust

$20,000

total setup cost

$15,000 legal fees $5,000 trustee formation fee (includes first year of service)

Option 2

Cook Islands Trust + Offshore LLC

$25,000

total setup cost

$20,000 legal fees $5,000 trustee formation fee (includes first year of service)

Clients pay $5,000 to get started. The remaining legal fees are due only after the trustee completes due diligence. Ongoing trustee administration after year one is $5,000 per year.

Legal fees cover all attorney consultations, a trust agreement drafted for your specific situation, trustee coordination and due-diligence preparation, funding strategy guidance, and IRS compliance guidance. Most clients do not need ongoing legal services after formation.

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How we are different

Our practice focuses exclusively on asset protection. We evaluate each client’s situation independently and recommend offshore planning only when it provides meaningful protection beyond what domestic law already offers.

Direct involvement

Jon and Gideon handle every engagement personally, from the initial consultation through trust deed drafting, trustee coordination, and funding. No associates, no hand-offs.

Independent advice

We regularly tell clients that a Cook Islands trust is not the right fit and that domestic planning is sufficient. The consultation is designed to evaluate whether offshore planning is appropriate, not to sell it.

No commissions

We do not receive referral fees from trustee companies or banks. Our only revenue is the legal fee.

Flat fees, no retainer

Most clients do not need ongoing legal services after formation. We do not lock clients into recurring fees.

Our attorneys

Both partners handle every engagement directly.

Jon Alper

Founding Partner

Three decades of domestic and offshore asset protection practice. Harvard M.A. His involvement in BankFirst v. UBS Paine Webber, Inc. helped establish foundational principles in Florida asset protection law. Cited as a legal expert by the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Bloomberg.

Gideon Alper

Partner

Leads the firm’s offshore planning practice. Former attorney with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel in the Large Business and International Division. J.D. with honors from Emory University. Advises clients on Cook Islands trusts, offshore LLCs, and IRS compliance.