As cryptocurrency becomes a core component of personal and family wealth, traditional estate planning tools alone are no longer sufficient.
In this video, Max Dilendorf, a seasoned attorney and early participant in the crypto space since 2017, explains a practical, legally grounded framework for protecting digital assets held in self‑custody and ensuring secure access for heirs.
Max represents U.S. and international clients in crypto‑focused and traditional estate and asset protection planning.
He structures domestic asset protection trusts in Wyoming, South Dakota, and Alaska. He also advises on offshore trusts in the Cayman Islands, Cook Islands, Nevis, and other international jurisdictions.
His practice connects digital asset security with time‑tested legal structures. In this discussion, Max introduces the 2‑of‑3 Multisignature + Trust Framework.
It combines a multisignature crypto vault for enhanced security with a revocable living trust for legal continuity and clarity. The plan is supported by pour‑over wills and letters of wishes that guide heirs and fiduciaries.
This structure helps crypto holders maintain control during their lifetime. It also reduces the risk of permanent loss from misplaced private keys, inaccessible hardware wallets, or poor planning.
Founders, investors, and family offices increasingly use this approach because digital wealth requires both technical safeguards and legal infrastructure.
If you hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other digital assets in self‑custody and want to ensure they are protected, transferable, and integrated into your estate plan, this video offers practical, real‑world insight into how crypto multisig trusts and wills work together.
To learn more about implementing a crypto multisignature trust, digital asset estate plan, or domestic or offshore asset protection structure, contact Dilendorf Law Firm at info@dilendorf.com or 212.457.9797.
This video explains why most U.S. crypto holders do not need expensive offshore structures like Cook Islands Trusts.
It shows how to build a safer, more practical plan for digital wealth. Max Dilendorf draws on years of crypto theft, SIM‑swap, and exchange‑loss cases.
He explains key risks of offshore trusts: loss of control, weak “impossibility” defenses, 10‑year bankruptcy clawbacks, surprise tax events when funding foreign trusts, and heavy reporting penalties.
The video then covers better options for U.S. and international clients. These include revocable living trusts for digital assets, Domestic Asset Protection Trusts in Nevada, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Alaska, and carefully selected offshore tools when they truly fit the client.
The focus is on pairing strong custody—like institutional cold storage or multi‑sig wallets—with a tailored estate and asset protection plan. The goal is to protect crypto during life and transfer it cleanly to heirs.
For help with crypto estate or asset protection planning—domestic, offshore, or hybrid—contact Dilendorf Law Firm at info@dilendorf.com or 212.457.9797 for a confidential consultation.
Disclaimer: Attorney Advertising. This video and description are general information only. They are not legal, tax, or investment advice and do not create an attorney–client relationship. Laws change, and results depend on specific facts and jurisdictions. Always consult your own legal and tax advisors before acting on any strategy.
In this video, Max Dilendorf explains how revocable living trusts designed for digital assets—also known as Crypto Special Purpose Trusts—can help crypto holders protect their wealth, reduce risk, and plan for succession.
Drawing on years of experience advising crypto clients and handling hundreds of digital asset theft cases, Max discusses why cybercrime risks continue to grow and why traditional self-custody or exchange storage often leaves crypto vulnerable.
A Crypto Special Purpose Trust is a revocable living trust tailored specifically for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets.
Instead of holding crypto on an exchange or personal wallet, assets are placed under the custody of a licensed professional trust company in the U.S. or Switzerland, using cold storage and institutional-grade security.
Because the trust is revocable, clients retain control during their lifetime while gaining important estate-planning benefits.
Multiple co-trustees can be appointed, making this structure ideal for spouses, families, or business partners.
If one trustee passes away, the surviving trustee can continue managing the assets without probate or court delays, ensuring continuity and clarity for heirs.
Beyond security, these trusts can support succession planning, tax efficiency, and regulatory compliance, including IRS and FinCEN considerations.
For international clients, they may also be combined with offshore planning for an added layer of asset protection.
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To learn more about Crypto Special Purpose Trusts, crypto asset protection, or estate planning strategies, contact Dilendorf Law Firm:
The firm represents crypto clients nationwide and works with individuals, families, founders, and high-net-worth investors.
Disclaimer
This video and blog post are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Viewing this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws and regulations vary by jurisdiction and individual circumstances. You should consult a qualified attorney regarding your specific situation before taking any action.
New York attorney Max Dilendorf, founder of Dilendorf Law Firm, breaks down asset protection tools for tech founders, business owners, crypto investors, and cross‑border families.
Strategies include Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs), Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs), and offshore trusts in jurisdictions such as the Cook Islands and Cayman Islands.
This video explains why DAPTs can fail residents of states like New York, California, and Florida, how FLPs help protect startup equity, real estate, IP, and crypto through charging‑order protection, and how combining FLPs with U.S. and offshore trusts can shield assets before claims or lawsuits arise.
Dilendorf Law Firm represents both U.S. and non‑U.S. clients and families with comprehensive asset protection strategies, including FLPs, domestic and offshore trusts, prenuptial and postnuptial planning, crypto asset protection, and tax‑efficient estate planning for real estate, startups, and digital assets.
New York attorney Max Dilendorf, practicing in crypto law since 2017, explains advanced asset protection strategies for tech founders and digital asset holders.
In this video, Max covers proven legal tools—Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs), Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs), and offshore solutions like Cayman STAR Trusts—that safeguard startup equity, crypto, IP, and real estate.
Learn why these structures shield assets from lawsuits, creditors, and unforeseen events, and how Swiss and Liechtenstein trust companies add another layer of global security.
This guide is essential for U.S. and international founders who want to build effective estate plans and keep their digital wealth safe.
Want to protect your assets? Call Dilendorf Law Firm at 212.457.9797 or email md@dilendorf.com for asset protection, estate planning, and trust support.
New York attorney Max Dilendorf has practiced crypto law since 2017. He shares practical ways to protect your digital assets.
Max has helped over 100 clients in crypto custody cases. He explains why storing crypto on U.S. exchanges is risky.
Max covers family limited partnerships, Cayman trusts, Swiss and Liechtenstein custodians, U.S. hybrid trusts, and LLC structures.
This video is for anyone who wants to build an estate plan and keep crypto safe.
Want to protect your crypto? Call Dilendorf Law Firm at 212.457.9797 or email md@dilendorf.com for asset protection, estate planning, and trust advice.
In this episode, New York attorney Max Dilendorf, who has practiced in crypto law and the digital asset space since 2017, breaks down the biggest mistakes people make in crypto estate planning for 2025.
Learn why leaving assets on crypto exchanges and relying solely on a basic will could put your legacy at risk, and what you should do instead.
Max shares practical strategies using revocable trusts, multi-signature wallets, and offshore options like Swiss custody or offshore trusts.
If you’ve built substantial crypto wealth or want to protect your family’s digital future, this is video.
Ready to secure your crypto legacy? Contact Dilendorf Law Firm at 212.457.9797 or email md@dilendorf.com for a confidential consultation on asset protection and inheritance solutions for digital assets.
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