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Asset Protection

Legally sound protection of international assets against unforeseen risks and claims.

Protect your wealth
before it is too late

Asset protection does not begin with the loss event but well before it. Those who wait until a creditor comes knocking, a divorce looms or an inheritance dispute erupts have already forfeited their most important options.

VADUZ Advisory structures assets so they are legally separated from personal liability exposure. Not through concealment, but through recognised, lawful structures in Liechtenstein.

Creditor Protection

Assets held in a foundation belong to the foundation, not to the settlor. Personal liability risks no longer apply.

Divorce Protection

Foundation assets are not subject to matrimonial property division. Family wealth remains within the family.

Succession Protection

Clear governance through the foundation deed rather than inheritance disputes. Assets are distributed according to the settlor's wishes.

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Typical Scenarios

When asset protection
becomes critical

01

Entrepreneurs with liability exposure

  • Director liability can extend to personal assets
  • A foundation structure separates private from business wealth
  • Protection even in the event of corporate insolvency
02

Assets across multiple jurisdictions

  • International assets require a centralised structure
  • Liechtenstein as a politically stable, neutral jurisdiction
  • Recognised legal system with a long-standing tradition
03

Safeguarding family wealth

  • Protection against spousal claims in the event of divorce
  • Prevention of inheritance disputes across generations
  • Long-term wealth preservation for future generations
Our Approach

Protection from within

As registered protectors in Liechtenstein, we are not merely advisers but an integral part of the protective structure. We oversee the foundation council, monitor compliance with the foundation deed and safeguard the interests of the beneficiaries, actively and on an ongoing basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What our clients want to know

Asset protection refers to the legal separation of wealth from personal liability exposure. Through recognised structures such as the family foundation in Liechtenstein, assets are positioned so they are shielded from creditor claims, liability risks and changes in family circumstances.
Assets transferred into a Liechtenstein family foundation legally belong to the foundation. Liechtenstein has not acceded to the Lugano Convention, which means that foreign matrimonial property claims generally cannot be enforced there. The earlier the transfer takes place, the more robust the protection. In an initial consultation we analyse your specific situation in detail.
Before a loss event occurs, that is, before specific claims become foreseeable. Asset transfers made after a risk has materialised can be challenged. In Liechtenstein, the contestation period for creditor claims is one year from the point of complete asset separation. The earlier the structure is in place, the more robust the protection.
Yes, entirely. The family foundation is enshrined in the Liechtenstein Persons and Companies Act (PGR) and is supervised by the Foundation Supervisory Authority (STIFA) at the Office of Justice. Liechtenstein is an EEA member, meets the key OECD transparency standards and participates in the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI). This is not concealment but lawful wealth structuring.
Yes. We work alongside your existing tax adviser and coordinate closely. International structuring complements domestic tax advice rather than replacing it.
Next Step

Let us analyse your situation

Every wealth situation is unique. In a confidential initial consultation we assess which protective structure is right for you.

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30 minutes. No obligation. Strictly confidential.