{"id":6704,"date":"2026-11-01T03:42:50","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T03:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/can-you-be-sued-if-all-your-assets-are-in-a-trust\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T05:27:44","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T05:27:44","slug":"can-you-be-sued-if-all-your-assets-are-in-a-trust","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/can-you-be-sued-if-all-your-assets-are-in-a-trust\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Be Sued If All Your Assets Are in a Trust?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Can You Be Sued If All Your Assets Are in a Trust?<\/h1>

A trust can hold property, but it is not a shield against every claim. Learn how trust property may be reached and when to get advice from a trust litigation attorney.<\/p>

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By Leslie V. Marenco \u00b7 Published October 31, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Can you be sued if all your assets are in a trust? Yes. Putting property into a trust changes who holds legal title and how it passes. It does not automatically block a claim against you, the trustee, or the trust property. This page gives general information about trusts in Florida. Leslie V. Marenco is the responsible lawyer for this page. Trust Counsel, PL’s only office is in Coral Gables.<\/p>\n

The short answer: a trust does not make you immune from being sued<\/h2>\n

No, a trust does not stop a lawsuit just because it exists. A trust is a way of holding and managing property, not a person. Claims usually target the trustee, the settlor (the person who created the trust), or property inside the trust. Which one applies depends on the claim.<\/p>\n

People often mix up three different questions:<\/p>\n