Wyoming Asset Protection Trust
Wyoming's elite trust laws offer some of the strongest asset protection in the nation — and our attorneys are licensed to put them to work for you, whether you live in Wyoming or not.
What Is a Domestic Asset Protection Trust?
A Domestic Asset Protection Trust (DAPT) is a special type of irrevocable trust that allows you — the person who creates the trust — to also be a beneficiary. That's what makes it unique: you can place your assets into the trust for protection while still retaining the ability to benefit from them.
Once properly funded, a DAPT creates a legal barrier between your personal wealth and future creditors. If a lawsuit or judgment comes later, the assets inside the trust are shielded — because they no longer belong to you personally.
Only about 19 states allow self-settled asset protection trusts, and the protections vary widely. Wyoming's DAPT statute is widely regarded as one of the strongest in the country — which is why clients from across the nation choose Wyoming for their asset protection planning.
Why Wyoming?
Wyoming's trust laws are among the most favorable in the country for asset protection.
Regardless of where you live, we know how to legally establish your trust in Wyoming.
Strongest Protections
Wyoming has a two-year statute of limitations for creditor challenges — the shortest in the country. After that window closes, your assets are protected.
No State Income Tax
Wyoming has no state income tax, meaning trust income is not taxed at the state level — a significant advantage for wealth preservation.
1,000-Year Dynasty Trusts
Wyoming allows trusts to last up to 1,000 years, enabling multi-generational wealth preservation far beyond what most states permit.
Privacy
Wyoming DAPTs can be established no public filing requirement, keeping your financial planning private and confidential
A Wyoming Attorney Who Knows Wyoming Trust Law
Matt Meuli was born and raised in Wyoming. He started his legal career at the Wyoming Attorney General's office and served as the Excise Tax Director for the Wyoming Department of Revenue. Wyoming has a special place in his heart — and his deep understanding of Wyoming law is a genuine advantage for clients.
Licensed in both Colorado and Wyoming, Matt brings firsthand knowledge of Wyoming's trust statutes, tax environment, and legal landscape. When you work with Meuli Law Office on a Wyoming DAPT, you're working with an attorney who truly understands the state and its laws — not just someone filing paperwork from out of state.
Who Benefits from a Wyoming DAPT?
A Wyoming asset protection trust isn't just for the ultra-wealthy — it's for anyone with assets worth protecting.
Business Owners
Protect your personal assets from business liability, lawsuits, and creditor claims that could threaten everything you've built.
High-Net-Worth Individuals
Shield your wealth from future creditors, frivolous lawsuits, and judgments that exceed your insurance coverage.
Families Planning for the Future
Combine asset protection with Wyoming's 1,000-year dynasty trust provisions to preserve wealth across generations.
Common Questions About Wyoming DAPTs
What is a Wyoming DAPT?
A Wyoming Domestic Asset Protection Trust (DAPT) is an irrevocable trust that allows you to be both the creator and a beneficiary while still protecting the trust assets from future creditors. Once properly funded, the assets inside the trust are shielded by Wyoming's strong trust protections.
Why is Wyoming the best state for asset protection trusts?
Wyoming offers a two-year statute of limitations for creditor challenges (the shortest in the nation), no state income tax on trust earnings, trust duration of up to 1,000 years, and strong privacy protections with no public filing requirement.
Can I be the beneficiary of my own DAPT?
Yes — that is what makes a DAPT unique. Unlike most irrevocable trusts, a Wyoming DAPT allows you to place assets into the trust for creditor protection while retaining the ability to receive distributions as a beneficiary.
Do I have to live in Wyoming to create a DAPT?
No. Clients from any state can establish a Wyoming DAPT. The trust must have a Wyoming-based trustee and be administered under Wyoming law. As attorneys licensed in both Colorado and Wyoming, we handle the entire process.
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