Wyoming/Nevada/Delaware SMLLC statutes make charging order the SOLE creditor remedy — even for single-member.
In most states, creditors of a single-member LLC owner can seize the LLC interest (or force liquidation). But Wyoming, Nevada, Delaware, and a handful of others provide by statute that a 'charging order' (creditor gets distributions IF and WHEN made) is the SOLE remedy — even for single-member LLCs. Creditor can't force distributions, vote membership interest, or reach LLC assets. Combine with (1) manager-managed structure, (2) discretionary distribution language, (3) operating agreement 'poison pill' clauses. Result: assets held in WY LLC are effectively creditor-proof outside of fraudulent transfer.
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Wyoming holding LLC (anonymous, charging-order sole remedy) owns operating LLCs — creditors can't seize equity.
Nevada LLC = charging order sole remedy + no income tax + strong anonymity via nominee manager.
One master LLC + unlimited protected sub-series — each property isolated, one annual fee.
Self-settled irrevocable trust in NV/SD/DE/AK — creditor exposure eliminated after 2-year statute.
Cook Islands trust — the gold standard offshore asset protection; U.S. judgments not recognized, 1-year statute.
Nevis LLC — $100K bond required for creditor to sue + 1-year statute + no U.S. judgment recognition.
Encumber personal residence / rentals with friendly HELOCs / notes — appear equity-poor to creditors.
Married couples in 25 states can title assets so single-spouse creditors can't touch them.