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Asset protection and staying in control: wealth planning with Swiss insurance
Maehala R. Nathan, Swiss Insurance Partners AG, Zurich.
Trusts continue to play an important role in asset protection planning. But annuities and life insurance, and in particular Swiss annuities, are a viable alternative in many cases. Furthermore, the combination of both structures, in most cases can result in benefits that go beyond that of a pure trust structure or a sole annuity. The mechanics of these advantages are examined in this article.