Protect assets in a DAPT. Self-settled spendthrift trust.
A Domestic Asset Protection Trust (DAPT) is a self-settled spendthrift trust: the settlor (you) can be a discretionary beneficiary, but the trust assets are protected from your future creditors. Only 17 states allow DAPTs: Nevada, South Dakota, Delaware, Alaska, Wyoming are most common. Strong-statute states give 2-4 years of statute-of-limitations on fraudulent transfer claims. Used by professionals, real estate investors, and business owners concerned about future liability.
How we handle DAPT, end-to-end.
A Domestic Asset Protection Trust (DAPT) is a self-settled spendthrift trust: the settlor (you) can be a discretionary beneficiary, but the trust assets are protected from your future creditors.
Situs selection
We compare DAPT states: Nevada (strongest statute, no income tax), South Dakota (no income tax, sophisticated trust industry), Delaware (sophisticated, well-known), Alaska (oldest DAPT statute, strongest case law), Wyoming (less expensive, growing reputation).
Trustee selection
DAPT requires a trustee in the chosen state. We refer to vetted institutional trustees (Premier Trust, South Dakota Trust Company, Alliance Trust). Annual fees: $3,000-$15,000.
Trust drafting
Self-settled spendthrift trust agreement drafted by experienced trust attorney (we coordinate). Includes settlor's powers, beneficiary list, trustee authority, distribution standards.
Asset transfer
Transfer assets to the trust: cash, marketable securities, LLC interests, life insurance. Transfer is the trigger for the statute of limitations clock. We coordinate the transfer.
A clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
Transparent dapt pricing.
Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.
Standard DAPT
Situs selection, trustee referral, trust drafting (via partner trust attorney), asset transfer coordination. Trustee annual fees separate ($3,000-$15,000).
Get startedDAPT + LLC bundle
DAPT plus formation of a holding LLC owned by the trust. Common structure: trust owns LLC, LLC owns operating assets. Adds another layer of liability separation.
Get startedPremium asset protection plan
DAPT plus LLC plus umbrella insurance coordination plus estate-planning integration (revocable living trust, will, powers of attorney). Holistic asset protection plan.
Get startedAbout the Domestic Asset Protection Trust Service.
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