Asset Protection Attorney in Las Vegas

30+ Years Protecting Las Vegas Wealth Through Trusts, LLCs & Creditor Planning

Without a legal structure standing between your assets and potential creditors, a single lawsuit, business liability, or judgment can put everything you’ve built at risk. Proactive asset protection planning places that structure in place before a claim arises, not after. At Leavitt Law Firm, we’ve helped Las Vegas clients protect their wealth since 1989, and our practice covers both estate planning and family law, giving us a perspective on how trust structures interact with divorce proceedings and property division in Clark County courts.

A Nevada Asset Protection Trust (NAPT), also known as a Domestic Asset Protection Trust (DAPT) or self-settled spendthrift trust, allows you to transfer assets into a legally protected structure while retaining the ability to benefit from those assets. The trust can shield those assets from individual creditors while keeping you connected to what you’ve accumulated.

Why Nevada Is One of the Strongest Asset Protection Jurisdictions in the Country

Nevada’s statutory and case law on asset protection trusts is among the most favorable in the nation. As of 2026, only a limited number of states permit domestic asset protection trusts at all. Nevada, governed by NRS Chapter 166, is consistently ranked among the strongest of those jurisdictions. Several features make it stand out:

• Generational Asset Protection. Nevada has strong case law upholding spendthrift trust creditor protections. A key distinction is that Nevada doesn’t recognize statutory exception creditors, meaning a properly structured Nevada spendthrift trust may provide protection against super creditors, including divorce proceedings. It’s worth noting that federal bankruptcy law operates independently: under federal statute, a bankruptcy trustee may challenge transfers to a self-settled trust made within 10 years if actual intent to defraud is shown, regardless of state law.
• Flexible Trust Laws & Decanting. Nevada’s flexible trust law allows heirs to modify the administrative terms of an irrevocable trust as circumstances change, including changes in tax law. Decanting under Nevada law is a recognized method to modify the terms of a trust and increase flexibility without dissolving the original structure.
• Income Tax Benefits. Nevada is one of only a few states with no income tax on trusts. A trust domiciled and administered entirely in Nevada may avoid state income taxes altogether.
• Dynasty Trust Planning. Nevada trusts can last up to 365 years, providing long-term wealth preservation across multiple generations. These are commonly called dynasty trusts and are designed to retain family wealth far beyond a single lifetime.
• Short Fraudulent Transfer Statute of Limitations. Nevada’s statute of limitations for challenging transfers into a properly structured NAPT is two years, one of the shortest in the nation. Assets transferred to a well-structured NAPT may reach full statutory protection faster here than in most other states.

Who Needs Asset Protection Planning in Las Vegas?

Asset protection planning is most valuable for people who have accumulated meaningful assets and face real exposure to creditor claims. In our experience serving the Las Vegas area, several groups benefit most from proactive planning:

• Business Owners. Operational liability and contractual risk can reach personal assets when no legal separation exists between the business and the owner.
• Medical Professionals & First Responders. Healthcare providers and first responders carry elevated malpractice and liability exposure throughout their careers.
• Real Estate Investors. Managing multiple properties concentrates asset risk in ways that a single judgment can disrupt significantly.
• Licensed Professionals. Attorneys, CPAs, and other professionals face claim exposure tied directly to their practice.
• Executives & High-Income Earners. Individuals who have built substantial wealth over a career benefit from structures that preserve it against unforeseen claims.
• Individuals Anticipating Marital Changes. Because our firm handles both estate planning and family law, we can assess how a trust structure will interact with divorce proceedings and property division in Nevada courts, a concern that matters to clients navigating or anticipating marital changes in Clark County.

Timing Is Critical: Plan Before a Claim Arises

Asset protection works as a preventive measure. Once a creditor has filed a lawsuit or made a formal demand, courts may treat subsequent asset transfers as fraudulent conveyances, meaning transfers made with the intent to hinder, delay, or defraud a creditor. At that point, the protections of a Nevada Asset Protection Trust may no longer be available.

Nevada’s two-year statute of limitations for challenging transfers into a properly structured NAPT means that planning initiated well before any claim arises gives assets time to reach full statutory protection. The practical rule is simple: the earlier you plan, the stronger your position. If you’re waiting for a threat to materialize before acting, you may be waiting too long.

Why Las Vegas Clients Choose Leavitt Law Firm

Leavitt Law Firm has operated in Las Vegas since 1989. We’re family-owned and operated: founding attorney Dennis Myron Leavitt, who has handled thousands of cases and is deeply respected in the local legal community, works alongside his sons Frank A. Leavitt and Benjamin J. Leavitt. Benjamin J. Leavitt has earned Super Lawyers recognition, including a Rising Star designation held for five consecutive years. The firm has also been honored as Best of Las Vegas.

What distinguishes us for asset protection work is our dual practice in family law and estate planning. We handle both, which means we can evaluate how a NAPT or LLC holding structure may perform not just against outside creditors but also in the context of Nevada divorce and property division proceedings. That coordination matters, and it’s something clients with complex family situations can’t easily replicate by working with two separate firms.

To schedule your estate planning consultation, call Leavitt Law Firm at (702) 996-6052 or contact us online today.