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When assets are transferred to a trust, it is important to clearly document the disposition of the assets. This documentation will help to ensure that

The Cook Islands is a popular jurisdiction for asset protection trusts, and the recent introduction of the International Relationship Property Trust (IRPT) has added another

There are several reasons why now may be a good time to consider an offshore asset protection trust.

A managed trust company (MTC) is a viable structure where a foreign trust company wants to move  existing trust business to the Cook Islands, or

Private Banking in the Cook Islands. While Cook Islands law protects assets transferred to a trust, if those assets remain within the jurisdiction of the

The Cook Islands International Relationship Property Trust Act 2021 takes a novel and unique approach to the problem of how to protect matrimonial property in

In this article from #StepJournal Issue 1 2022, Reuben Tylor, Director at Trustees & Fiduciaries (Cook Islands) Limited provides a succinct summary regarding this innovative new law. The Act gives

Establishing a Cook Islands Trust is not a complicated process however, it is advisable that you speak to your attorney before proceeding. When it comes

Education is vital for our people, our business and our country.  The knowledge and skills of employees available in the labour supply are a key

Properly managed by the private sector, together with Cook Islands Government, the Cook Islands trust industry has the potential to become a dominant force in the