Asset Protection Trusts

Information about using trusts to protect assets from creditors and legal claims. Articles cover protective trust structures, offshore options, divorce considerations and potential limitations.

All About Protective Trusts

Protective trusts let you set aside assets to provide income for a beneficiary while keeping those assets safe from their creditors.

Asset Protection and Divorce

How asset protection trusts can help shield your wealth during divorce proceedings.

Choosing a Location for Your Asset Protection Trust

Where you set up an asset protection trust matters more than you might think, so picking the right jurisdiction is crucial.

Does an Asset Protection Trust Suit My Needs?

An asset protection trust can shield your wealth from creditors, but it's not right for everyone and works differently depending on where you live.

My Asset Protection Trust Failed: Case Study

A business owner's asset protection trust backfired when creditors challenged it, revealing why these trusts don't always hold up in court.

Separating Ownership and Use

Asset protection trusts work by separating who owns assets from who can use them, which shields your money from taxes and creditors.

What Is Asset Protection?

Asset protection uses legal tools and techniques to shield your wealth from taxes, creditors, lawsuits, and other financial threats.