Chapter 835 Family Trust
After Brina hung up the call with Mike, she immediately called Chen Feng.
"Chen, someone just called me. It has been confirmed that he is the one who called and threatened you. He said his name is Mike, he has known me since he was a child, and he lives in the same neighborhood as me. In addition, We should be in the same school, but I have no impression of him at all. I tried to ask for his full name, but failed. What do you think we should do now?"
Brina said these words in one breath. , speaks very fast, and thanks to Chen Feng’s continuous practice of English recently, his listening has gotten much better, and he can basically still understand.
"Why is he calling you?" Chen Feng asked curiously.
Brina said angrily: "He is a bitch. He said he has been paying attention to me and caring about me since I was a child. In addition, he said bad things about you and wanted me to break up with you. He always thought that I was in love with you. He should They keep spying on me, which makes me very uneasy and disgusting. I almost want to call the police.”
“If that’s the case, can you call the police? Have you recorded the conversation you just had? Already?" Chen Feng asked.
"...No, I forgot." Brina said with some embarrassment.
"Then what evidence do you use to call the police?" Chen Feng was speechless, but still suggested, "You can tell your uncle about this and ask him to help investigate. If you can find out who he is, then OK.”
Brina nodded and said, “I thought so too. I was planning to call my uncle later. Let’s talk about this and ask him to help find out who this person is. The police should have everyone’s information system. Although he only said his name is Mike, there are many people with this name and did not say their last name, but as long as Narrowing it down to the school I attended and the neighborhood where I lived when I was a child, there shouldn’t be many suspects.”
Brina still has some brains, after all, she is also a college student.
"Well, you are right. Then contact your uncle immediately. With his help, maybe you can find him out soon."
"Okay, then you Contact him immediately and I’ll contact you if I have any news.”
“Okay, I’ll wait for your news.”
After finishing the conversation, Chen Feng continued to lie on the bed and check his phone.
He doesn't plan to go out these days. It's not entirely because of Mike's personal threat, but because he simply doesn't feel confident about the security environment here. Besides, he doesn't think there's anything fun here.
Chen Feng is not very interested in Hollywood and Sunset Boulevard.
If you have this time, you might as well stay in the hotel and watch more short videos and read more good online novels.
After experiencing the last shooting incident in Houston and this inexplicable personal threat over the phone, he felt that Europe and the United States might not be compatible with his horoscope. It's better not to leave the hotel, lest you get into trouble.
So, he wanted to settle the family trust matter early and return to China. It would be safer and more comfortable to stay in China.
The day passed quickly.
The next day, after Chen Feng got up and washed up, he had no intention of leaving the room. He ordered room service and had breakfast, then continued to stay in the hotel room and continued his daily life of watching short videos and reading novels.
At home, this is how he spends most of his time when he has nothing to do, and now it’s the same abroad.
He didn't think it was a waste of time, but felt that he was living a fulfilling and happy life. This can be regarded as a high level of being a homesteader.
Ordinary people who finally come to a foreign country cannot stay in a hotel room like him every day and check their mobile phones without going out to play or take beautiful photos for friends.
But Chen Feng is such a person, and he feels that this kind of lifestyle is good and very comfortable.
As long as you are comfortable and don’t bother others, that’s the best.
At noon, Chen Feng received a call from lawyer Andre, saying that he had arrived at the Los Angeles Airport and would soon come to the hotel to meet Chen Feng and ask if Chen Feng was at the hotel.
Last night he made an agreement with Chen Feng to fly to Los Angeles today, and Chen Feng also informed him of the hotel where he would stay.
Chen Feng gave him an affirmative answer and asked him to come directly to the hotel to find him. At the same time, he also contacted Brina's father Frank and informed him that Andre was coming and asked him to come to the hotel as well. Discuss family trust matters.
Frank agreed immediately.
Ten minutes later, Frank arrived at the hotel first.
And Chen Feng just called the hotel front desk to upgrade the hotel room, and the front desk just sent him the room card.
The reason for upgrading the room was that his hotel room number should have been exposed. For safety reasons, it was necessary to change rooms. The other reason was that in the next period of time, Frank and Andre To meet with him frequently to discuss family trust matters, an office space is needed.
So, Chen Feng upgraded the room to a presidential suite. It was large enough, more than 300 square meters, with conference rooms, guest rooms, study rooms, living rooms, constant-temperature swimming pools, etc. You can also enjoy a spa in it. Various high-end services within.
Chen Feng is not a person who particularly likes to enjoy himself. The room Brina booked for him was the most ordinary single room, and he stayed in it without saying anything.
But now that there is a need, he is certainly not stingy with money. He immediately booked the presidential suite for more than 9,000 US dollars a night, and booked it for five days in a row. It was quite enjoyable to pay for it.
Of course, this may be related to the fact that it was too easy and simple for him to make U.S. dollars this time. He just moved his fingers and earned more than ten million U.S. dollars in just ten days. What could be easier than this? A faster way to make money?
So, now he doesn’t feel any pain at all when he spends US dollars.
When Frank saw Chen Feng directly upgrade the room to the presidential suite in one step, he became more convinced of Chen Feng's financial strength.
After Chen Feng packed his things in the original room, he also helped to pull Chen Feng's suitcase. He was so pragmatic and discerning, which could be regarded as his professional accomplishment as a senior lawyer.
The two of them entered the presidential suite on the top floor of the hotel together. Chen Feng went to the master bedroom to live in it as a matter of course. There were also two secondary bedrooms. He asked Andre to choose one at will. Frank could also choose one if he wanted. You can choose a room to stay.
Chen Feng told Frank directly about this idea, and he did not refuse. He just said that if the next work required it, he would stay here temporarily.
His attitude made Chen Feng very satisfied. Taking advantage of this time, Chen Feng discussed with him the specific remuneration for hiring him. Chen Feng also adopted a package price of US$250,000.
Of course this is mainly because of Brina's face, she has $50,000 more than Andre.
Frank certainly had no reason to be dissatisfied with such a price and readily agreed.
He helped design the trust framework according to Chen Feng's requirements and wishes, and then established the family trust fund. This was not difficult or troublesome for an experienced lawyer like him. There is a set of mature and established processes and procedures. As long as you follow this set of processes and procedures, the only difference is undoubtedly the speed of time.
If Chen Feng wants to hurry up, just add money.
Of course, it is not easy to tailor the trust framework that Chen Feng needs. Chen Feng must be satisfied. One of the most important issues is how to ensure that after Chen Feng's unexpected death, the family trust fund can continue to operate well and bring long-term economic benefits to his family members.
This requires his and Andre's expertise to discuss and resolve it together.
“Thank you for your trust in me. I will serve you wholeheartedly and design the most perfect trust framework for you, so that your trust can run well for a long time and your designated beneficiaries will benefit permanently. "
Frank's statement made Chen Feng very satisfied. He nodded and said, "I believe in your professionalism. Ability."
"Thank you."
At this time, Chen Feng's cell phone rang and Andre arrived. Chen Feng told him the room number and asked him to go to the front desk first. Register and ask him to tell the front desk that he lives with Chen Feng. After receiving confirmation from Chen Feng, the front desk also gave Andre the room card.
Otherwise, Andre wouldn't be able to get to the presidential suite on the top floor.
Soon after, Andre pushed the suitcase up. He was a Jewish old man in his fifties. He was a little fat and had a fat body. He was more than 1.8 meters tall and looked like a big brown bear.
This is not a derogatory description of him, but a compliment, because although he is fat, he looks really strong.
The three of them met formally, and after some pleasantries, they officially got down to business.
Andre and Frank are both very professional lawyers.
The three of them came to the conference room together. Chen Feng sat at the head of the conference table without hesitation, while Frank and Andre sat on both sides.
Both of them first took out a licensing contract and signed a formal licensing agreement with Chen Feng, and then got down to business.
Frank first asked Andre: "Have I told you some of the requests made by Mr. Chen?"
Andre shook his head: "Mr. Chen just invited me last night. , I just came here today, I don’t know exactly what Mr. Chen’s requirements are, Mr. Chen hasn’t told me yet.”
Frank said: "What Mr. Chen values most is the safety of the trust fund. This is the core of our design for him. In other words, even if the trust fund earns less, we must ensure its safety. First of all, we must Exclude high-risk investments. In addition, a supervisor must be appointed and appointed by Mr. Chen himself.”
Andre nodded: "Okay, I understand. Then we will set up a suitable trust framework for him around this core."
So, the two people each took out their notebooks, discussed with each other, and sought common ground while reserving differences. The discussion was in full swing.
During the period, Chen Feng also interjected from time to time and asked about some professional terms that he did not understand. In addition, they also asked Chen Feng some of his thoughts as needed.
The first is the beneficiary, who needs to be designated in advance. How many people there are, it is best to list them one by one.
Chen Feng did not hide anything from them. He mentioned several beneficiaries. In addition to his parents, brother, and niece, there were also two unborn children.
Chen Feng said that he also had two unborn children as beneficiaries. Even Frank and Andre, who were well-informed, couldn't help but be stunned.
Frank specifically asked: "Are they twins?"
Chen Feng shook his head calmly: "No."
The two of them were silent for a moment, with different expressions on their faces.
If it were just a child who hadn't been born yet, they wouldn't be like this. Now there are two, and they are not twins. It can only mean that both women are pregnant with his children.
This time Andre came to his senses first and said: "It doesn't matter if the two children are not born yet, you can also designate. Even your grandchildren can be designated in advance. But there must be a clear scope."
Next, Andre gave Chen Feng some knowledge about trust law so that Chen Feng could understand it clearly.
Frank later added: "If you want your designated beneficiaries, especially family descendants, to continue to benefit, choosing the right trustee and service organization is the top priority. In addition to a few major suggestions, I In addition to banks, there are also several reputable brokerage companies."
Andre frowned slightly and said: " I am opposed to handing over trusts to brokers, because they all have the risk of explosion, and even some banks are not very reliable. Of course, brokers are even more unreliable than brokers. They are generally not reliable. There is a risk of a thunderstorm.”
“Can a law firm also become a trustee?” Chen Feng asked slightly surprised.
Andre nodded and said: "Of course. Traditional trusts are generally managed by banks, but some law firms with strong strength and good reputation are actually more reliable than banks. For example, my law firm is ranked among the best in Houston. A few days ago, it has been established for almost 60 years and has always had a good reputation. Many Rich people all entrust their family funds and trusts to our law firm to take care of them."
Frank frowned and said directly: "Andre, we are only hired by Mr. Chen to design and establish trust funds. I’m not asking you to promote your own law firm, you have to be professional.”< br>
Andre also knew that he was a little unprofessional, so he laughed and said: "Sorry, I was just making an analogy. I did not promote my law firm to Mr. Chen. Mr. Chen, now I am standing From the perspective of your personal lawyer, from a professional perspective, the law firm is indeed your There is a trustee available for you to consider seriously. Of course, to avoid suspicion, I don’t recommend you choose the law firm I am currently working for.”
“Okay, I will give it serious consideration. ”
Of course Chen Feng couldn’t just listen to his side of the story.
Then, the two of them discussed and negotiated one by one about Chen Feng's family trust. Of course, there was a little quarrel during the period, but overall they were restrained and did not argue with each other red-faced.
But it is obvious that they will not be very harmonious with each other. They are enemies in the same field, not to mention they are two lawyers in the same field. They are very civilized without fighting when they meet.
And they are like this, which is also the result that Chen Feng wants.
If the two of them hit it off immediately, talk happily, and are on good terms with each other, Chen Feng will be worried.
Precisely because it was impossible for the two of them to be convinced by each other, Chen Feng insisted on asking them to come over and help.
The discussion between the two reached dinner time, and the sky had darkened. Only then did Chen Feng, the employer, take the initiative to suspend their discussion and invite them to have dinner together.
Of course the place to eat is in the presidential suite. After a phone call, I asked the other party to prepare a Chinese meal for three people, with eight dishes and one soup.
The three of them watched TV together, chatted for a while, and waited for almost half an hour before the food they ordered was delivered.
(End of this chapter)