About Alper Law
Alper Law has specialized in asset protection law since 1991. Over three decades, we have advised thousands of professionals, business owners, and families on domestic and offshore strategies for shielding assets from creditors and litigation risk.
We do not sell investments, insurance, or packaged asset protection programs, and we earn no bank or trustee commissions. Every matter is managed directly by one of our two partners, Jon Alper or Gideon Alper. We work with clients in all 50 states by phone, Zoom, or in person at our office in Lake Mary, Florida.
Our Services
Cook Islands Trusts
Our firm establishes Cook Islands trusts for clients across the country. This includes drafting the trust agreement, selecting a licensed Cook Islands trustee company, preparing the due diligence application, forming an offshore LLC, and planning the funding. We offer complimentary consultations, by phone or Zoom, to discuss whether the trust is a good fit for your situation.
Florida Asset Protection
We review your assets and any current or potential creditor issues, and explain which assets Florida law already protects and which are exposed. We discuss Florida exemptions, LLC planning, tenancy by the entireties, estate planning changes, business restructuring, settlement considerations, and offshore planning when appropriate.
Our Attorneys
Jon Alper
Founding Partner
Jon Alper has spent more than thirty years implementing domestic and offshore asset protection structures. His planning was at the heart of BankFirst v. UBS Paine Webber, Inc., the foundational Florida decision on attorney-assisted asset protection planning. He holds a law degree from the University of Florida and a master’s degree from Harvard University. He has been admitted to the Florida Bar since 1976.
His commentary has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Bloomberg, The Washington Post, and Dateline NBC.
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Gideon Alper
Partner
Gideon Alper leads the firm’s offshore planning practice, advising clients on Cook Islands trusts, offshore LLCs, and associated U.S. IRS reporting. Before entering private practice, he served as a federal attorney with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel in the Large Business and International Division. He holds a law degree with honors from Emory University and is admitted to the United States Tax Court.
His analysis has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CNN, U.S. News & World Report, and MarketWatch.
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He was very straightforward and explained the pros and cons of the Florida asset protection laws. His answers were in English, not lawyerese.
— Stephen
In half an hour, I received more value and useful knowledge than in all of the time spent with the other law firms combined.
— Van L.
Alper Law handled our rather complex and lengthy case with professionalism and competence. Their attention to detail and thoroughness was remarkable.
— John
Mr. Alper was a beacon of hope to my family and me at a time when the options appeared to be limited and the likelihood of a good resolution, after 7 years of litigation, seemed impossible.
— Rick
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