As global mobility becomes increasingly common, more U.S. families are expanding to include members who permanently live outside the country.

Families are embracing the opportunities that come with global mobility, leading more Americans to explore their options overseas. But a move abroad can be a more complicated adventure for U.S. citizens compared to noncitizens.

By taking a long-term approach and using trusts, the non-U.S. members of a global family can meaningfully reduce the tax burden of their American family members and help maximize family wealth.

For couples of mixed citizenship — where one partner is a U.S. citizen and the other a citizen of another country — their tax burden can get complicated and expensive without the right planning.