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New Guide: Buying U.S. Real Estate When Your Child Studies in America

Presenting our newest guide on international estate planning

We've just posted a new international estate planning guide, Buying U.S. Real Estate When Your Child Studies in America. (Note: If you get value from it, would you please recommend it to others on Facebook, Twitter, or other places you're connected to friends and family? Thank you!)

In my 20+ years as an estate planning attorney, I've found that most families – and perhaps especially nonresident aliens (NRAs) – want straight talk when it comes to legal and financial matters. And in this guide I've tried to dispense with legalese and give you exactly what the title says.

Don't "fly in the dark"

Too many parents “fly in the dark” when it comes to securing the financial future of their loved ones. As someone who works on estate tax and probate issues with NRA families, I hear heart breaking stories of families having to pay dearly during painful times, just because they never found a trusted advisor to ensure they keep all the assets they deserve.

Five fictional examples illustrate key issues NRAs face

In this guide (as well as a previous guide, U.S. Gift Tax and Estate Tax Planning for Non-Residents and Non-Citizens), you'll find examples of nonresident aliens from several countries facing key questions, issues and choices. The examples are made up, but if your situation is anything like ones presented, you could probably use help from an experienced international estate planning attorney. 

Comparing your options

Unfortunately, with the way that most international estate planning lawyers present themselves to the world, it seems like we’re all the same. In reality, each lawyer does have certain qualifications.

Some might be experts at tax law, or in working with corporations or with debt collection, or a whole variety of different things…but are they really providing what you, the family person, wants and needs?

Protect your loved ones and your assets by examining your options now

I hope this free guide and checklist opens your eyes to the importance of setting up your plan. My team and I can set up documentation, write any complex agreements, and take other steps to help protect you. But you need to take the first step: contacting us! Please call +1 650 325 8276 or get started using a simple form here at our website.

All the best,