South Dakota Trusts

As the premier jurisdiction for trust administration in the US, South Dakota offers a number of unique advantages, making it a popular choice with US residents and non-residents alike.

We provide international and US domestic high net worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs and their advisers with guidance and specific solutions and strategies to achieve even the most complex and demanding objectives.

Benefits of a South Dakota Trust include:

• No rule against perpetuities
• Enhanced privacy protections
• No State income tax
• Advanced creditor protection statutes
• Flexible trust modification
• Flexible Reformation and decanting statutes

ZEDRA holds a non-depository South Dakota Trust charter and offers a full set of trust administration services. We also assist clients who are seeking to modify their existing structures to better meet their long term needs.

Our team are experts in the establishment and administration of a wide range of bespoke trust structures including:

• Dynasty trusts
• Self-settled trusts
• Third Party trusts
• Asset protection trusts
• Foreign Grantor/Non-Grantor trusts
• Spendthrift trusts
• Assistance with trust decanting, migration, modification
• Discretionary distribution trusts
• US Domestic trusts
• “Quiet”, “standby” or “dormant” trusts

With so many options to choose from, we tailor our services to create a bespoke solution aligned to your specific requirements and ultimate objectives.

Contact Jon Olson to explore how a South Dakota Trust can address your unique needs.