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Asset protection trust  (APT) - Financial definition

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Concise definition of the term asset protection trust

An asset protection trust is a vehicle for protecting an individual’s assets against creditors and pass them to the chosen beneficiary or beneficiaries. Ownership in the assets passes from the initial owner to the trust, which holds them on a discretionary basis.

Comprehensive definition of the term asset protection trust

Assets can be anything of value, such as properties, cash, cars, boats or artwork.

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