Are Trusts Protected From Divorce? Trust Types, Vulnerability Factors & Asset Protection Strategies
Trust protection from divorce depends on trust type, creation timing, and control level. Irrevocable trusts created before marriage with independent trustees generally receive protection, while revocable trusts are typically treated as marital assets. Courts examine whether the beneficiary controls distributions, whether marital funds were used, and whether the trust was created to defraud a spouse….
