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Domestic Asset Protection Trust (DAPT)

Self-settled trust in NV/SD/DE — you're the beneficiary, creditors can't reach.

Overview

Establish a self-settled spendthrift trust in a DAPT-friendly state (Nevada, South Dakota, Delaware, Alaska, Wyoming). Transfer assets to the trust; you remain a discretionary beneficiary. After the state's seasoning period (2–4 years), assets are protected from future creditors, lawsuits, and divorcing spouses — while you still access distributions.

Best fit
High-liability professionalsBusiness ownersWealth preservers
Estimated impact
100% protection of transferred assets from future creditors

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