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LEGACY & ESTATE PLANNING — international trusts
International Trusts
An international trust is a sophisticated vehicle used by high-net-worth families to consolidate, protect, and pass on cross-border assets while maintaining control over their long-term distribution. In today’s complex regulatory landscape, Ma’an helps you structure legacy frameworks that transcend borders.
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Strategic Value of Trusts

Beyond simple asset holding, international trusts serve as the cornerstone of a global wealth preservation strategy, mitigating risks that arise from diverse jurisdictional mandates.
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Legacy Planning

Defining how assets are managed across generations, ensuring your wealth supports heirs according to your precise vision and values.

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Asset Protection

Providing a robust legal shield for global holdings against unforeseen liabilities, litigation, and economic instability in specific regions.

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Confidentiality

Protecting family privacy by keeping asset details and beneficiary distributions away from the public record of probate courts.

SOPHISTICATED VEHICLES

Trust Structures We Advise On
Dynasty Trusts
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Structured to endure for multiple generations, these trusts avoid the recurring impact of estate taxes and fragmentation that typically occur during direct inheritance transfers.
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILIT)
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Specifically designed to exclude life insurance proceeds from your taxable estate, providing immediate liquidity for beneficiaries without the burden of estate duties.
Discretionary Trusts
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Offering maximum flexibility where the trustee has authority over the timing and size of distributions, ideal for protecting beneficiaries from creditors or personal mismanagement.
Why International Trusts Matter
Wealth held across borders is vulnerable to systemic inefficiencies that can erode family legacy over time.
  • PROBATE DELAYS & COSTS
  • ASSET FRAGMENTATION
  • FORCED HEIRSHIP LAWS
  • CROSS-BORDER TAX COMPLIANCE
Our Approach
Ma’an coordinates with elite international legal and tax professionals to ensure your trust structures are both compliant and optimized for your unique family dynamic. We act as the architectural lead in your cross-border wealth strategy.
“WEALTH PRESERVATION IS NOT STATIC; IT REQUIRES DYNAMIC OVERSIGHT ACROSS JURISDICTIONS.”
“International trusts are more than legal vehicles. They are frameworks for protecting and transferring wealth with intention. Speak with our team at Ma’an to explore how an international trust structure can support your long term legacy and cross border wealth strategy.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of assets can be placed in a trust?
A wide range of assets can be placed in a trust, including investment portfolios, real estate, shares in private companies, life insurance policies, and other financial interests. The specific assets will depend on the jurisdiction and structure of the trust.
A wide range of assets can be placed in a trust, including investment portfolios, real estate, shares in private companies, life insurance policies, and other financial interests. The specific assets will depend on the jurisdiction and structure of the trust.
This depends on the type of trust. Discretionary trusts offer flexibility for trustees to distribute assets when needed. Some structures also allow the settlor (the person who creates the trust) limited retained rights. We advise on the structure that best balances control, protection, and efficiency for your specific situation.
Yes. The DIFC and ADGM frameworks both recognise and support trust structures. For internationally connected clients, we also coordinate with trust jurisdictions that have established global recognition.
Ready to Secure Your Legacy?
Speak with our team to explore a tailored, strategic International Trust solution that aligns with your family’s global ambitions.
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