Does a trust protect against creditors? Written By Sandra McCarthy Founder, A People’s Choice Fact Checked With a will, you need to file a public notice of death to allow creditors the opportunity to file a claim for monies owed against your estate. However, the administration of a trust does not require public notice. Certain trusts offer protection against creditors and limit their reach in regards to trust assets. When an asset within a trust is transferred to a beneficiary, the beneficiary may also get protection against creditors so long as the assets stay in the trust. By Sandra McCarthy|February 25th, 2021|Living Trust FAQs|0 Comments