International trusts are presented as an effective solution for Nuevo Leon families who wish to plan for the long term and protect their assets in a changing legal environment. Florencia Ribes, Director of ONT TRUST, emphasizes that in Nuevo Leon, with its prominent business activity, the protection of family and business assets is crucial amidst the current legal uncertainty.
Ribes highlights that international trusts allow for the establishment of clear conditions for the transmission of assets and mitigate risks against potential legislative changes or adverse judicial interpretations in Mexico. In this context, specialized advice is essential to ensure that the wishes of the trust's founder are fulfilled as planned.
In a scenario where the Judicial Reform in Mexico has generated concern among investors and families, international trusts emerge as an increasingly relevant protection tool. This legal instrument creates a cross-border legal relationship, allowing for the safeguarding of assets under more stable jurisdictions and ensuring the continuity of businesses and family legacies.
Ribes warns that one of the biggest challenges in estate planning is ensuring the protection and efficient transfer of the family legacy to future generations. Legal uncertainty, stemming from constant legislative changes and perceptions of instability in the judicial system, directly impacts long-term investment decisions. There has been a 23% decrease in foreign direct investment over the last year in Mexico, reflecting investors' concerns about an uncertain legal landscape.
In this context, trusts offer Nuevo Leon families greater security and stability by relying on guidelines and jurisdictions outside the country, which is crucial for protecting family assets against constant changes in local regulations. The lack of legal certainty directly affects families' investment horizons, making protective structures like international trusts increasingly relevant in an environment of growing legal and economic uncertainty.
