
Gary A. Forster
Gary Forster is the managing partner and co-founder of ForsterBoughman. His practice includes domestic and international corporate law, asset protection, tax, and estate planning. Gary handles a wide variety of corporate and personal planning matters. Gary is the author of two books. In 2013, he wrote Asset Protection for Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Investors, a guide to asset protection strategies for clients and their financial advisors, now in its second edition. In 2020, he finished the second edition of The U.S. Estate and Gift Tax and the Non-Citizen, which explains how resident and non-resident foreign nationals are impacted by the U.S. Estate and Gift Tax. Gary writes and lectures nationally to state bar and CPA groups on the topics of asset protection, international tax and corporate law. He has also instructed classes at the University of Florida (Levin College of Law) and Rollins College (Crummer Graduate School of Business). Gary’s articles can be found in such publications as the Florida Bar Journal and the American Bar Association’s Probate and Property Magazine. Gary earned a B.A. from Tufts University, graduating cum laude with majors in Economics and Spanish Literature. He received his J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law, graduating with honors. Gary continued his studies as a graduate fellow at the University of Florida College of Law, Masters of Taxation program, earning an LL.M. His education also includes studies at the University of Madrid, Oxford University and Leiden University in the Netherlands. Gary is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and speaks Spanish fluently.
Thursday, 10 March 2022 16:11
Gary discusses the insight into the most effective offshore asset protection strategies in his seminar, "International Asset Protection and Tax Planning" via Live National Webinar
International Asset Protection and Tax Planning
In this seminar, we discuss the most effective offshore asset protection strategies. Attendees will learn how best to establish and fund foreign business entities and trusts, with U.S. tax efficiency.
Thursday, March 10th @ 12 Noon ET
Register for this LIVE (no cost) seminar.
Published in
Press Releases
Wednesday, 01 December 2021 14:42
Modern Asset Protection – An Introduction
Published in
Publications
Tuesday, 27 July 2021 00:00
Gary heads into the recording studio with LawPracticeCLE to provide an overview on recent court rulings and statutory updates in his seminar, "2021 Asset Protection Update." This seminar is being recorded for national distribution.
2021 Asset Protection Update
Learn about current considerations for domestic and international exempt assets, statutory entity protections, and court rulings. Also learn how certain states and foreign governments have fortified LLC and trust protections while other jurisdictions leave the owner exposed.
Tuesday, July 27th
Visit the LawPracticeCLE website for more information.
Published in
Press Releases
Wednesday, 14 July 2021 00:00
Gary discusses the strengths and weaknesses of trusts and LLCs offered in the United States and abroad in his seminar, "Entity Selection: Corporate and Trust Options" via Live National Webinar
Entity Selection: Corporate and Trust Options
Learn how to best structure business and investment assets and related tax issues. Attendees will also learn which jurisdictions protect business owners and investors and how the courts have interpreted such protections.
Wednesday, July 14th @ 12 Noon ET
Register for this LIVE (no cost) seminar.
Published in
Press Releases
Tuesday, 19 January 2021 00:00
Gary presents two seminars, "How Asset Protection Plans Fail" and "You May Transfer Assets Freely (But Not Really)" for the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA) via Live National Webinar
How Asset Protection Plans Fail
This seminar focuses on the practical aspects of the law of asset protection. Through real world examples, attendees learn why relying exclusively on “Asset Protection” may be a mistake. Attendees further discover why the most effective personal asset preservation tools are implemented as part of a comprehensive personal plan that demonstrates intent beyond creditor protection. Finally, the seminar provides simple, yet key insights into the practical considerations that can influence the effectiveness of protective planning.
You May Transfer Assets Freely (But Not Really)
In this seminar, attendees learn why debtors may move assets freely prior to a judgment being entered. Certain late transfers may be unwound and even get debtors (and their advisors) into trouble. Attendees will learn how best to avoid fraudulent transfers and to implement effective planning.
Tuesday, January 19th @ 9 AM ET
Register for this LIVE (no cost) seminar.
Published in
Press Releases
Friday, 04 December 2020 00:00
Gary discusses the protective advantages offered by the modern LLC over other business entities in his latest seminar, "LLC Structuring" via Live National Webinar
LLC Structuring
Learn about initial considerations for entity formation, choosing jurisdictions, and choice of governing law. Offshore asset protection options are also discussed.
Friday, December 4th @ 12 Noon ET
Register for this (no cost) live seminar.
Published in
Press Releases
Friday, 30 October 2020 00:00
Gary presents for the FICPA's Florida Fall University Conference, his seminar, "Hottest Tools and Techniques for the Protection of Assets" via Live National Webinar
Hottest Tools and Techniques for the Protection of Assets
Learn about the latest in domestic and foreign asset protection trusts and LLCs offered world-wide. Attendees also learn techniques for strategic structuring by choosing the most protective entities. The discussion includes the considerations for entity formation, choosing jurisdictions, choice of governing law and common misconceptions.
Friday, October 30th @ 10:45 AM ET
Visit the FICPA website for more information.
Published in
Press Releases
Thursday, 01 October 2020 00:00
Gary presents two of his most popular seminars, "Asset Protection Update" and "Domestic and Off-Shore Trusts and LLCs" for the FICPA Polk County Chapter at the Lakeland County Club in Lakeland
Asset Protection Update and Domestic and Off-Shore Trusts and LLCs
Earn 2 CPE credits in Technical Business
Gary Forster is the managing partner and co-founder of ForsterBoughman. His practice includes domestic and international corporate, asset protection, tax and estate planning law. Gary handles a variety of corporate and personal planning matters.
Thursday, October 1st @ 4:30 PM ET
Visit the FICPA website for more information.
Published in
Press Releases
Wednesday, 19 August 2020 00:00
Gary kicks-off his Virtual Book Tour with this first seminar in his book tour series "An Overview / Intro to: The U.S. Estate and Gift Tax and the Non-Citizen" via Live Webinar
Virtual Book Tour Kick-Off
This latest book publication from author and attorney Gary A. Forster explains how both resident and non-resident foreign nationals are impacted by the U.S. Estate and Gift Tax. Foreign professionals, investors and entrepreneurs (and their financial and legal advisors) will gain insight into such topics as the implications of foreign investment and immigration to the U.S.
Wednesday, August 19th @ 12 Noon ET
Register for this (no cost) live seminar.
Published in
Press Releases
Wednesday, 01 July 2020 00:00
Gary releases the second edition of his book, "The U.S. Estate and Gift Tax and the Non-Citizen." Gary welcomes the opportunity to visit your office to share the highlights of this informative book, if interested, just send us an email
The U.S. Estate and Gift Tax and the Non-Citizen
Gary explains how both resident and non-resident foreign nationals are impacted by the U.S. Estate and Gift Tax. The book expands on the tax traps and complexities exposing non-citizens and highlights a myriad of tax saving strategies. Foreign professionals, investors and entrepreneurs (and their financial and legal advisors) will gain insight into such topics as the implications of foreign investment and immigration to the U.S.
Published in
Press Releases