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Cybercrime Attorney: What to Do After You’re Hacked or Crypto Is Stolen
If your accounts were hacked and your money is gone — especially if that money was crypto — time is critical. The evidence that could identify the attacker is already being deleted. Not by…
AI Cyberattacks Months, Not Years
“The timeline is not years, it is months.” That was the warning issued by the NSA and its Five Eyes partners on June 22, 2026, regarding AI's impact on cybersecurity. Their message was simple:…
Wire Fraud? What To Do In The First 24 to 72 Hours
If a fraudulent wire transfer was sent, time is critical. The first 24 to 72 hours may determine whether the funds can be recovered. In this episode, New York attorney Max Dilendorf explains what…
You Are the Target: Cybercrime & High-Net-Worth Families
In 2025, the FBI confirmed cybercrime losses in the United States crossed $20 billion for the first time — more than doubling since 2022. Criminals now use AI to clone voices, map family relationships,…
Been Hacked? The 72-Hour Playbook for HNW Victims
If you've just been hacked, the next 72 hours matter more than you realize. A SIM swap. A drained exchange account.
Inside an HNW Cybercrime Arbitration: From Filing to Award
Inside an HNW cybercrime arbitration: nine phases from filing to a confirmed award — explained by the attorney who has done it 130+ times. For high-net-worth families, family offices, and founders, the most consequential…
Real estate tokenization (RWA) explained
Hi everyone, I'm Max Dilendorf. I'm an attorney based in New York. I've been advising clients on digital assets and crypto matters since 2017 and in this video I'll be talking about RWA or…
Stolen crypto? Your path to arbitration
Hi, I’m Max Dilendorf, a crypto attorney based in New York.
Non-residents opening U.S. LLCs: EIN delays explained
Hi everyone, I'm Max Dilendorf, New York-based attorney. I represent foreign investors and families with inbound US business activity, tax planning, trust formations and real estate investments in the US. If you are a…
Forming a Wyoming LLC? Key legal considerations
There is a widespread misconception —promoted online — that forming a Wyoming LLC automatically provides strong asset protection, especially because of its so-called “charging order protection.” You’ve probably seen the advertisements: “Wyoming is the…
U.S. pre-immigration tax planning
Hi, I’m Max Dilendorf, a New York–based attorney.
Money transmitter licenses: fintech, crypto & pharma
Hi, I’m Max Dilendorf, founder of Dilendorf Law Firm based in New York.
Arbitration for AI software, crypto & payment processor disputes
Hi, I’m Max Dilendorf. I’m a digital asset lawyer based in New York.
FIRPTA explained: taxes for foreign NY sellers
Hi, I’m Max Dilendorf — a New York attorney helping foreign buyers navigate the Manhattan market. Today, we’re breaking down a big one: FIRPTA—what it is, why it matters, and how planning can help…
Why U.S. tech founders shift wealth to Switzerland
Hey, I’m Max Dilendorf. I’m a New York-based attorney and the founder of Dilendorf Law Firm.
SIM-swap fraud: the legal response
If you’re watching this because you were the victim of a SIM swap attack, let me start by saying this: you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
Why revocable living trusts do not protect assets
Many New Yorkers are surprised to learn that a revocable living trust provides zero asset protection from creditors. In this episode, I’ll explain why—and what revocable living trusts are actually designed to do under…
Crypto stolen on Coinbase? Arbitration tips
Hi, I'm Max Dilendorf, a crypto attorney based in New York.
Asset protection planning: U.S. & offshore
Hi, I’m Max Dilendorf, founder of Dilendorf Law Firm in New York.
How U.S. courts can seize your foreign real estate
Hi, I'm Max Dilendorf, founder of Dilendorf Law Firm in New York. My firm represents private clients and cross-border transactions, including purchase and structuring of foreign real estate.
A U.S. guide to second residence & citizenship abroad
Hi, everyone. I'm Max Dilendorf, founder of Dilendorf Law Firm in New York. My firm represents global investors, tech, and business owners, as well as Inapworth families. And recently, we've seen a major increase…
NYC real estate asset protection
Hi everyone, welcome back. I'm Max Dilendorf, the founder of Dilendorf Law Firm, based in New York, and today I want to discuss one of the most critical and most misunderstood decisions real estate…
Bringing crypto to America: strategies for non-U.S. residents
Hi everyone, I’m Max Dilendorf, an attorney based in New York.
Crypto multi-sig trusts & wills
I’m Max Dilendorf, an attorney. I’ve been in the crypto space since 2017, helping clients protect and plan for their digital wealth. If you hold crypto in self-custody—Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other digital assets—and want…
Why Cook Islands trusts often fail for U.S. crypto holders
Hi, I’m Max Dilendorf, an attorney focused on crypto law. Since 2017, I’ve been advising U.S. and international clients on matters involving regulatory compliance, cybercrime, and asset protection—especially for cybercrime victims and their families.
Crypto, real estate & wealth protection
Hi there, Max Dilendorf here, founder of Dilendorf Law Firm in New York.
Crypto special purpose trusts
I’m Max Dilendorf. I’ve been working with clients in the crypto space since 2017, helping them with estate planning, asset protection, and navigating the legal fallout of crypto theft.
How U.S. courts attack Cook Islands trusts — Part I
Hi, I’m Max Dilendorf, I’m an attorney. We help U.S. families and international clients evaluate cross-border estate planning and asset protection strategies for traditional assets and crypto.
Why foreign buyers should never use an LLC to buy U.S. real estate
Hello, I’m Max Dilendorf, a New York attorney and real estate advisor.
Triggering capital gains with offshore trusts
Hi, I’m Max Dilendorf, a New York-based attorney. We advise tech founders and cross-border families on estate planning and international structuring strategies.
U.S. vs. offshore trusts for foreign buyers of NYC real estate
Hi, I’m Max Dilendorf. In the last video, I explained how foreign buyers use trusts to optimize U.S. estate taxes on New York real estate.
Asset protection for tech founders: FLPs, Wyoming DAPTs & Cayman STAR trusts
Hello tech founders—welcome back to the channel.
New York asset protection: legal strategies
New York Asset Protection Attorney: Legal Strategies Hi there, Max Dilendorf here, founder of Dilendorf Law Firm in New York.
Using crypto to buy or sell U.S. real estate
[Music] Hi, I’m Max Dilendorf, attorney and founder of Dilendorf Law Firm in New York.
EB-5 green cards with crypto: avoiding USCIS denials
Hi, I’m Max Dilendorf. I’m an attorney based in New York.
Crypto asset protection: legal insights
Hi, I’m Max Dilendorf. I’m a New York-based attorney, and since 2017, I’ve focused my practice on crypto and digital asset law. Over the years, my firm has represented more than a hundred clients…
Estate planning for crypto owners: first steps after a breach
Hi, I’m Max Dilendorf, a crypto attorney based in New York.
Gifting a $5M NYC property as a nonresident? Expect a $1.9M tax bill
Hello, I’m Max Dilendorf, a New York attorney and real estate advisor.
Why foreign buyers should never use an LLC to buy New York real estate
Hello, I’m Max Dilendorf, a New York attorney and real estate advisor.
Cook Islands trusts & FLPs: why early planning matters
Hey, I’m Max Dilendorf, attorney based in New York.
Cook Islands trusts explained: the role of the trustee
Hi, I’m Max Dilendorf, a New York-based attorney and founder of Dilendorf Law Firm.
Swiss private banking for Americans: a legal guide
Hi, I’m Max Dilendorf, a New York-based attorney at Dilendorf Law Firm.
The real cost of a Cook Islands trust
Hi, I’m Max Dilendorf. I’m a New York-based attorney, and I help clients build smart onshore and offshore structures to protect and grow their wealth.
Crypto estate planning: two mistakes to avoid
Hey, I’m Max Dilendorf. I’m a New York-based attorney, and I work with clients across the U.S. and internationally on crypto estate planning and wealth protection.
Cook Islands trusts: what U.S. clients need to know
Hey, I’m Max Dilendorf. I’m a New York attorney and the founder of Dilendorf Law Firm.
Why U.S. investors are turning to Swiss banks and offshore trusts
Hey, I’m Max Dilendorf. I’m a New York-based attorney and the founder of Dilendorf Law Firm.
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