International Estate Planning Part 1 – Advising Foreign Clients with US Assets and Beneficiaries
K. Eli Akhavan, Esq.
December 17, 2025
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Estate planning for foreign clients with US assets requires understanding the intersection of US tax law, international treaties, and foreign legal systems—areas where many practitioners lack deep expertise. This foundational webinar informs attorneys about the primary estate and gift tax challenges that arise when representing international clients or US clients with foreign connections. Additionally, the webinar will explore alternative estate and gift structuring strategies for foreigners with US-based assets or beneficiaries.
Join attorney Eli Akhavan for the final 2025 presentation of InterActive Legal’s Speaker Series. Eli is a frequent speaker and writer on cross border planning and asset protection, and the ideal person to guide us through the issues involved in advising foreign clients.
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K. Eli Akhavan, Esq.
Eli Akhavan is a Partner at GHSK specializing in tax and estate planning for high-net-worth U.S. and international clients. He advises on U.S. and cross-border estate matters, including foreign trusts, pre-immigration and expatriation planning, and structuring investments in U.S. real estate and financial assets. Eli has deep expertise in foreign account reporting, FATCA, CRS, and the Corporate Transparency Act, and frequently assists clients with private trust companies, asset protection structures, and advanced wealth-transfer planning.
His clients include Fortune 500 executives, real estate developers, investment principals, entrepreneurs, and international families. A recognized thought leader, Eli teaches International Taxation at St. John’s University Law School, lectures globally, and is widely published. He serves as Co-Chair of the ABA International Tax Planning Committee and is active in several leading professional organizations, including STEP, the International Bar Association, and the New York City Estate Planning Council.
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