Can a domestic asset protection trust be used to protect assets from creditors?

Yes, a domestic asset protection trust (DAPT) can be used to protect assets from creditors in New York. This type of trust is created to protect assets from claims, judgments, and other forms of liability. It works by allowing the trustor to place assets into a trust, where they are held by a trustee according to the terms of the trust. The trustor is the person who created the trust and the beneficiary is the person who will receive the benefits of the trust. Under New York law, DAPTs are traditionally structured as self-settled trusts, meaning that the trustor reserves the right to benefit from the trust. The assets placed into the trust remain the trustor’s but are not available to creditors. Instead, the trustee holds and distributes the assets according to the trustor’s instructions. Another way a trustor can use a DAPT to protect assets from creditors is through "spendthrift trust" articles, which be added to the trust to prevent creditors from attempting to reach the trust assets. Spendthrift provisions prevent a trust beneficiary from assigning their rights under the trust to their creditors, making it almost impossible for creditors to seize assets held in the trust. Thus, DAPTs are effective ways of protecting trustors’ assets from creditors in New York. It is important, however, to seek expert advice when creating a DAPT, as some states may have laws that conflict with the DAPT structure.

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