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Secure Your Wealth with a Domestic Asset Protection Trust

Protect Your Assets from Creditors and Lawsuits

Wyoming is one of a minority of jurisdictions that enables you, the trust creator (settlor) to be named as a beneficiary of your own trust. This structure provides significant asset protection without sacrificing control and the ability to benefit from the trust assets. At TLP, our asset protection practice focuses on creating customized DAPTs that secure your assets, while maximizing your control over them.

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Our Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) Services

Customized Trust Creation

Whether you’re looking to protect your business interests, real estate, or personal assets, we will create a trust that provides maximum protection and flexibility

At Teewinot Legacy Planning, we understand that every client’s situation is unique. That’s why we take the time to tailor each Domestic Asset Protection Trust to meet your specific needs and goals. Whether you’re looking to protect your business interests, real estate, or personal assets, we will create a trust that provides maximum protection and flexibility.

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Asset Protection Strategies

Our DAPTs are designed to provide robust asset protection, shielding your wealth from creditors and legal challenges.

Our DAPTs are designed to provide robust asset protection, shielding your wealth from creditors and legal challenges. We use state-of-the-art legal strategies to ensure that your assets are secure, while still allowing you to benefit from them.

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Tax Planning Benefits

A DAPT can offer significant tax advantages, including potential reductions in estate and gift taxes.

In addition to asset protection, a DAPT can offer significant tax advantages, including potential reductions in estate and gift taxes. We work with you to incorporate tax planning strategies into your trust, ensuring that your wealth is preserved for future generations.

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How a Domestic Asset Protection Trust Works

Creating a Domestic Asset Protection Trust involves several key steps:

1. Trust Formation

We will assist you in designing a trust that meets your specific goals and objectives. We will also assist with moving assets into the trust.

2. Selecting a Trustee

Most asset protection trusts will require a Wyoming fiduciary to serve as trustee. We will advise you on selecting a Wyoming trustee that best serves your needs.

3. Managing the Trust

Most of our clients want to retain control over the assets contributed to the trust. Wyoming’s flexible trust laws allow “directed trusts,” which can enable the settlor (you) to serve as the investment advisor to the trust. This will allow you to retain control over how the trust assets are managed.

4. Asset Protection

Asset protection trusts are structured such that assets contributed to the trust are strongly insulated from the claims of your personal creditors.

The Process of Setting Up a Domestic Asset Protection Trust

Setting up a Domestic Asset Protection Trust with Teewinot Legacy Planning is a straightforward process:

1. Initial Consultation

We meet with you to discuss your goals and explain how a DAPT can benefit your estate plan.

2. Drafting the Trust

Based on your input, we draft a trust document that reflects your wishes and provides the necessary protections.

3. Funding the Trust

We assist you in transferring assets into the trust, ensuring all legal requirements are met.

4. Ongoing Management

We provide support to help you manage your trust, including compliance, reporting, and adjustments as your situation changes.

Ready to Secure Your Legacy?

Take the next step in protecting your assets and ensuring your wishes are honored. Contact Teewinot Legacy Planning today to schedule a free consultation and learn how aa DAPT can be an essential part of your estate plan.

PO Box 10166, Jackson, WY 83001

E. patrick@teewinotlegacyplanning.com
P. 307.395.2504

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