by David S. Lesperance JD | Sep 30, 2019 | Latest post
This is a clear…and totally avoidable…example of an immigration failure caused by a couple who thought they were being clever. They purchased the absolute minimum advice for a complicated situation then tried to save money by executing themselves....
by David S. Lesperance JD | Sep 19, 2019 | Latest post
When I became a lawyer almost 30 years ago and started to deal with High Net Worth clients, I quickly discovered that those targeted by “Tax the Rich” policies don’t just meekly await their fate. Just the opposite – they anticipate, prepare and react prior...
by David S. Lesperance JD | Jul 2, 2019 | Blog, Latest post
I have spent almost three decades assisting High Net Worth Americans put together their personal Back-Up Plans which, in some cases, included properly leaving the US tax system. Throughout that time I have dealt with individuals from a wide variety of groups including...
by David S. Lesperance JD | Jun 5, 2019 | Blog, Latest post
When the US EB-5 Visa Program was introduced in 1990 it was predicted to be a significant development in the Residence by Investment market. However, it was almost 14 years before the program began to reach its annual quota of 10,000 visas. The “game changer” for this...
by David S. Lesperance JD | May 18, 2019 | Blog, Latest post
In my blog posts For HNW Chinese the need for a Back-Up Plan is profound: Don’t leave yourself and your family under two storm clouds of risk! and New Immigrant Tax Evasion: It works right up to the moment it stops working! I described some of the dangers that those...
by David S. Lesperance JD | May 15, 2019 | Blog, Latest post
During my almost three decades of providing professional advice to HNW individuals, I have observed a disturbing phenomenon. Some – thankfully not my clients – look for the benefits of a back-up plan for themselves and their families, but want to skirt the...
