Q: Assets in a revocable trust- are they safe from law suits as a result of an accident
A:
If you are a grantor, assets in a revocable trust are not protected from your creditors, including law suit judgments. Generally, if you are the beneficiary, and the irrevocable trust is properly drafted the assets are protected from your creditors, including law suit judgments, until distribution to you.
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