#127 - LLCs, Trusts, and K-1s: Smarter Asset Protection with Adam Kintigh

How protected is your wealth if something goes wrong? 

In this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with asset protection expert Adam Kintigh to share practical strategies every pilot and high-income professional should know. From real estate privacy trusts that cut transfer taxes to Wyoming LLCs that safeguard syndications, Adam explains how to structure your assets the right way. You’ll learn why a clean tax return matters, how partnerships and S-Corps simplify filings, and why umbrella policies aren’t enough. If you’re growing wealth through rentals, syndications, or brokerage accounts, this episode shows you how to keep it safe and secure.

Adam Kintigh is an asset protection strategist with over 24 years of experience, currently with Nevada Corporate Headquarters (NCH). He specializes in forming entities, estate planning, tax and accounting strategies, and business structuring for investors nationwide. Adam is an expert on practical, legally sound frameworks for protecting rental portfolios, drawn from decades of industry knowledge and client success.

Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(02:32) Why asset protection matters now

(06:45) Real lawsuit examples and lessons

(10:40) The truth about anonymity and privacy

(13:44) First rental: when to start protecting

(19:02) Insurance basics every pilot needs

(27:33) Why true anonymity doesn’t exist

(30:08) Alternative structure to LLC stacking

(37:10) How partnerships clean up tax returns

(44:10) Correct way to hold syndications

(49:07) Moving brokerage accounts into LLCs

(51:27) Outro

Connect with Adam Kintigh:

• 📩 Email Adam at: [email protected] and mention Passive Income Pilots to get started.
• Website: https://nchinc.com

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