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Our Mission
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At In God We Trust.Living, our mission is to empower, educate, and guide individuals and families into their private status, restoring their divine and lawful rights through the proper structuring of private trust contracts, asset protection, and legacy building.
We are not attorneys, we are People for the People, by the People, operating in our sovereign capacity under Common Law and the laws of the land, with the spiritual foundation of divine truth, peace, and purpose.
Grand Sheik Resul Bey — respectfully known by many as “The Law Man” or “Attorney-In-Fact” — stands as a beacon for our community. His mission is clear: to help you reclaim your power, secure your estate, and set your affairs in divine order.
Whether you're setting up a Living Trust, managing a Vast Estate, or simply seeking to understand your lawful options, we take the time to walk with you, step by step. You will not only protect your assets — you will be remembered as the Founding Mother or Father who laid the cornerstone for your family’s legacy.
We are here to serve with honor. We invite you to trust us, and refer us — not as a company, but as your trusted people—the team that gets it done right, in private, and for the people.
Together, let’s build your legacy in truth, sovereignty, and trust.
Trust Structures for Enhanced Asset Protection and Estate Planning
Trusts are foundational tools in estate planning and asset protection. They allow you to preserve wealth, minimize taxes, avoid probate, and protect assets from creditors, all while providing for your lineage and future generations. We offer a range of specialized trust structures – from simple living trusts for probate avoidance to sophisticated sovereignty trusts that leverage treaty rights – each tailored to meet specific client needs. Below is a professional overview of our trust offerings, how they function, and the benefits they provide.
Living Trust (Revocable Living Trust)
A Living Trust is an estate planning trust created during your lifetime (often revocable) that holds your assets and outlines who inherits them. Its primary purpose is to avoid probate and ensure a smooth transition of assets upon death. Assets placed in a living trust (e.g. your home, bank accounts) can pass directly to your beneficiaries without court approval, saving time, reducing costs, and maintaining privacy
You typically serve as the initial trustee, keeping full control of the assets during your life; a successor trustee then manages or distributes those assets per your instructions if you become incapacitated or after you pass away.
- Purpose & Benefits: Avoids the delays and expenses of probate, provides continuity in asset management if you’re incapacitated, and keeps your estate affairs private This helps preserve wealth for your heirs and makes it easier to pass on your legacy.
- How It Functions: You transfer title of assets to the trust and retain the power to amend or revoke the trust as long as you’re alive (hence “revocable”). You can update beneficiaries or terms as your family situation evolves.
- Limitations: Asset Protection: A standard living trust does not by itself shield assets from creditors or lawsuits during your lifetime. Because you retain control and ownership benefits, the assets remain reachable by your creditors
(For enhanced protection, other trust types or additional provisions are used.) Upon your death, the trust often becomes irrevocable, at which point it can include spendthrift clauses or other terms to protect beneficiaries. In short, a living trust is excellent for estate planning and management, but for strong asset protection during your life, you would consider the more specialized trusts below.
Foreign Express Trust
A Foreign Express Trust is a trust established in a jurisdiction outside your home country (for example, in an offshore financial center) with a formally expressed trust deed. In a foreign express trust, the trust’s terms and administration are governed by the laws of the foreign jurisdiction rather than your home country.
Clients choose this structure for a variety of advantages: legal benefits, tax optimization, greater privacy, and powerful asset protection afforded by the trust laws of certain countries. In essence, this trust creates a private, international status for your assets.
- Description & Key Features: We help you set up a trust in a foreign jurisdiction known for favorable trust laws. The trust deed explicitly declares your intent and terms, appoints a trustee (often a trusted person or professional in that jurisdiction), and specifies the beneficiaries. The foreign jurisdiction’s laws then govern how the trust is managed and what protections it enjoys.
- Purpose: A major reason to use a foreign trust is asset protection and privacy. Many foreign jurisdictions (such as the Cook Islands, Nevis, and others) have enactments that make it extremely difficult for outsiders to penetrate a trust and seize its assets. For example, the Cook Islands have a statutory framework specifically designed to protect trust assets from creditors. These jurisdictions also often impose shorter statutes of limitations for claims and do not recognize foreign judgments, adding layers of security. Tax benefits may also arise (depending on your situation and compliance with tax laws) – some clients use foreign trusts to defer or minimize certain taxes, though careful planning and lawful & legal guidance are essential to remain compliant.
- How It Functions: Once established, you transfer assets into the foreign trust. Typically, an offshore trustee (or co-trustee) holds legal title to those assets and manages them according to the trust instructions. You can tailor the trust to either be revocable or irrevocable and also decide how much control or benefit you retain. Often, high-net-worth individuals use an irrevocable form (sometimes called a Foreign Asset Protection Trust) so that they are not legally the owner of the assets – making it harder for domestic courts to order the assets turned over. Despite the distance, you can still direct investments and enjoy the benefits via provisions in the trust (or through a private trust company structure), all while the trust remains under foreign law protection.
- Relevance for International/Private Status: This structure is ideal if you have cross-border ties or wish to place a portion of your estate truly outside domestic jurisdiction. It provides financial privacy (foreign trusts are not publicly recorded at home) and can assert a more international character for your estate – appealing for those who identify as global citizens or who have residences, businesses, or family members abroad. Even clients concerned with maintaining a “private status” or distancing themselves from certain domestic legal regimes find this useful, since the trust can be crafted to operate in a self-contained legal environment offshore.
- Asset Protection Strength: We integrate Cook Islands-level protection features into our foreign express trusts. (The Cook Islands trust is widely regarded as the gold standard of asset protection – “the strongest legal asset protection vehicle in the world today”.) Without divulging sensitive strategy, we ensure your foreign trust benefits from similar robust provisions: for instance, spendthrift clauses, anti-duress trustee clauses, short limitation periods for challenges, and requirements that any legal action be pursued in the trust’s home courts only. This means your assets can enjoy offshore-caliber protection – insulating them from lawsuits, creditors, or political instability – while you remain in compliance with all applicable laws. In summary, a Foreign Express Trust grants you peace of mind by placing assets in a legally favorable environment, enhancing both your privacy and protection.
Discretionary Holding Trust (Irrevocable or Revocable)
A Discretionary Holding Trust is a trust in which the trustee has full discretion (authority) over if, when, and how much to distribute to beneficiaries. This means no beneficiary has an automatic entitlement to the trust assets – distributions are made solely at the trustee’s discretion based on criteria you set (or the trustee’s judgment). The hallmark of this arrangement is the “discretion element,” which provides a significant layer of protection and flexibility: since beneficiaries can only receive what the trustee allows, creditors of a beneficiary cannot claim assets that the beneficiary has no guaranteed right to. In other words, if a beneficiary runs into debt or legal trouble, the assets in a discretionary trust are generally shielded, because those assets belong to the trust and not to the beneficiary outright
We offer discretionary trusts in both irrevocable and revocable forms, depending on your goals:
- Irrevocable Discretionary Trust: This version, once established, cannot be easily altered or revoked by the person who created it. Because the settlor (you) relinquishes control and ownership of the assets to the trust, it provides a high degree of asset protection. Assets in an irrevocable discretionary trust are considered separate from your personal estate – therefore, they are generally safe from your creditors or lawsuits against you. The trustee (who can be an independent party or an institution) manages and holds the assets strictly per the trust terms, and uses discretion to pay out to your beneficiaries (which could include your spouse, children, etc.). You can guide the trustee’s discretion through a letter of wishes or by setting standards in the trust (for example, the trust might say distributions should be made for beneficiaries’ health, education, maintenance, and support – the so-called HEMS standard – but still at the trustee’s discretion). The benefits:
- Strong asset protection for both you (since you no longer own the assets) and the beneficiaries (since they have no guaranteed rights to demand money).
- Potential estate tax advantages – assets might not count toward your estate for estate tax purposes, and the trust could be designed to skip generations (dynasty trust features).
- Legacy preservation – you can ensure the principal is conserved for future generations, with the trustee only distributing what is needed, preventing any one heir from squandering the family wealth.
- On the flip side, because it’s irrevocable, you must be sure you’re comfortable parting with direct ownership; we build in as much flexibility as possible (for instance, powers to change trustees or add beneficiaries) without compromising protection.
- Revocable Discretionary Trust: This is a more flexible version where you retain the right to change or terminate the trust. While living, you remain in control and can revoke the trust if needed. It still gives the trustee discretion over distributions (often you might be the trustee during your life), which can be useful for management purposes – for example, if you become incapacitated, your hand-picked trustee can discretely manage and distribute funds to your family as needed. The trade-off is asset protection: a revocable trust is treated as your alter ego; the assets are considered yours for liability and creditor purposes, so this form offers minimal protection from claims against you.
- Its main benefits lie in convenience and continuity rather than lawsuit protection. Many living trusts (like in the first section) are essentially revocable discretionary trusts that avoid probate. We often set up a trust revocable while you’re alive (for flexibility and control), which then becomes irrevocable and fully discretionary upon your passing – combining benefits over time.
- Discretion Element – Why It Matters: In both versions, trustee discretion means beneficiaries cannot force distributions. This has two advantages: (1) It protects imprudent or vulnerable beneficiaries from quickly draining the trust (the trustee can dole out funds wisely over time or only for certain purposes), and (2) it shields the trust assets from outside claims on a beneficiary. For example, if a beneficiary incurs large debts or goes through a divorce, the assets sitting in the discretionary trust are generally off-limits to creditors or ex-spouses because the beneficiary has no definite claim to them. In legal terms, the beneficiary has no property right in the trust’s assets until the trustee actually distributes something.
- This feature, especially when combined with a spendthrift clause in the trust document, provides robust protection. Creditors must wait and hope for a distribution that they might snag, but the trustee can simply decide not to make unnecessary distributions, keeping assets safe.
- Use Cases: Discretionary Holding Trusts are excellent for multi-generational family planning. You might use one to hold a family business or investment portfolio and allow the trustee to support children and grandchildren in a controlled manner (e.g. paying for education, starting a business, medical needs) rather than giving them large sums outright. They are also common in asset protection planning domestically – for instance, you can establish an irrevocable discretionary trust in a state with strong trust laws (like Delaware, Nevada, or Alaska) to protect your wealth while benefiting your family. We often incorporate discretionary provisions in other trusts (foreign or vast estate trusts, etc.) to maximize protection.
In summary, a Discretionary Holding Trust – whether revocable for flexibility or irrevocable for maximum protection – is a versatile vehicle that allows you to handpick a manager (trustee) for your wealth and set guidelines, but ultimately lets that manager use prudent judgment to care for your beneficiaries and shield assets from threats.
Common Law Trust (Unincorporated Business Trust)
A Common Law Trust, sometimes called a Massachusetts Trust or Unincorporated Business Organization (UBO), is a trust structure that arises from common law principles of private contracts and trusts, rather than from any specific modern statute. It is essentially a legal arrangement in lieu of a corporation or partnership – where a person (settlor/investor) transfers assets to trustees who manage those assets for beneficiaries, and the trust itself operates as a distinct entity.
One defining trait of a common law trust is its jurisdictional and legal independence: it is not registered with the state like an LLC or corporation would be, and thus it isn’t governed by corporate statutes or reporting requirements. Instead, it is governed by the trust document and general trust law (contract law), giving it a degree of privacy and autonomy.
- Jurisdictional Independence: Because a common law trust is created by private agreement, it can operate in any jurisdiction that recognizes trusts (which is most places) without needing formal incorporation. This means the trust can own property, do business, and enter contracts across state or even country lines as a trust. It doesn’t have a state of incorporation. For clients, this can translate to greater mobility and flexibility in managing assets that span multiple regions. For example, if you have real estate in several states, the trust can hold all properties without needing separate LLCs in each state (though in practice we evaluate if local law requires anything). Moreover, the trust instrument can specify which state’s laws govern the trust (often we choose a state with strong trust common law). It provides a way to centralize asset holding under one legally recognized umbrella that isn’t tied to any one state’s bureaucratic oversight.
- Legal Independence & Asset Protection: A common law trust provides a level of limited liability similar to a company, but through trust law.
- The settlor/investor’s liability is generally limited to the assets they put into the trust, protecting personal assets outside the trust from any liabilities of the trust. Historically, the Massachusetts trust became popular because it allowed business ventures to operate without corporate double taxation and with investor liability limited to their investment – much like a limited partnership. For modern clients, the common law trust’s independence means it can be harder for outsiders to penetrate. Since it’s not registered, there’s often no public registry of the trustees or beneficiaries (enhancing privacy). It is essentially a contractual entity, and as long as it’s lawfully structured, courts will respect it as separate from you personally. This can shield you from liability arising from the trust’s activities, and conversely shield the trust assets from your personal creditors (especially if the trust is irrevocable and you’re not a beneficiary).
- Structure: Typically, you (the client) would be the Settlor, declaring the trust and transferring assets into it. You appoint one or more Trustees (which could be you, trusted individuals, or a private trust company) who hold legal title to the assets and manage them per the trust agreement. The trust agreement defines the Beneficiaries (who can be you, your family, or even yourself in a different capacity) and the rules for distribution of profits or assets. Because it’s grounded in common law, we can craft the trust with custom provisions not found in cookie-cutter statutory trusts – for example, specifying unique succession plans for trustees, or defining beneficiary classes that change over time, etc. We ensure the trust abides by general trust principles (e.g. fiduciary duty of trustee, enforceability of purpose) so that it’s upheld if ever challenged.
- Use Cases: Common Law Trusts are often used for holding companies, family estates, or asset management structures where owners want to avoid the burdens of forming multiple LLCs or corporations. They are also favored by those who desire privacy and continuity – the trust can outlive you and doesn’t die or dissolve; it can continue under new trustees seamlessly, providing a continuity similar to a corporation’s perpetual existence. There’s also a historical and sovereignty aspect: some clients who value operating in the private domain (outside statutory law) prefer a common law trust as it aligns with that philosophy of self-governance. It’s legally recognized (trusts have been part of Anglo-American law for centuries) but operates quietly. Additionally, common law trusts can be paired with other structures: for instance, our Sovereignty Trust or Vast Estate Trust (described below) might actually take the form of a common law trust instrument to maximize independence from statutory constraints.
- Jurisdiction Considerations: While “common law trust” implies freedom from statutes, it’s important to note that trust law has evolved and many states have their own trust codes. We ensure that your trust is crafted in a jurisdiction that still favors the common law aspects – meaning the state will honor the trust as a valid entity and not subject it to undue regulation. Typically, this might be a state like Massachusetts (historically) or others with enabling laws. We also pay attention to tax implications – unlike a business LLC, a trust doesn’t have an EIN by default unless needed and can be tax-neutral (pass-through) or have its own tax profile depending on how it’s set up (grantor trust vs non-grantor). These details are handled so that you get the legal independence without unintended tax or compliance issues.
In essence, a Common Law Trust offers legal and operational independence for managing assets. It stands as a separate legal body under the aegis of centuries-old trust principles, providing flexibility, privacy, and a measure of liability protection to the people involved. It is an ideal choice if you want your estate or enterprise to operate outside the conventional corporate framework yet still be recognized and protected under law.
Vast Estate Trust
The Vast Estate Trust is a comprehensive trust structure designed to manage extensive or complex estates — think of it as a “family legacy trust” on a grand scale. The term “vast estate” evokes the idea of a far-reaching inheritance or a wide array of assets, and this trust is indeed suited for clients who have a large, multifaceted collection of assets or a profound legacy vision that they wish to steward for generations. We often recommend a Vast Estate Trust for clients who feel that a single standard trust is not sufficient to encompass all aspects of their estate or who have unique assets (multiple properties, operating businesses, intellectual properties, valuable collections, etc.) combined with a desire to preserve a family’s wealth, values, and even rights across several generations.
- Why You Might Need a Vast Estate Structure: If your holdings resemble a dynasty-level estate or you anticipate your wealth and family influence to span long into the future, a Vast Estate Trust is the vehicle to ensure everything is under one coordinated plan. Whereas many trusts might focus on one objective (say, a life insurance trust, or a land trust for real estate, etc.), a Vast Estate Trust is holistic. It can own essentially everything you own – from real estate, investment portfolios, and business interests to tangible personal property – under one umbrella. By doing so, it simplifies management (one set of trustees can oversee the whole estate) and creates a unified strategy for growth, protection, and distribution of assets. This is especially useful for legacy planning: if you wish to establish something akin to a family office or family bank, the trust can act in that capacity, pooling assets and even enabling lending or investing within the family according to rules you set.
- Legacy and Multi-Generational Focus: The Vast Estate Trust is inherently multi-generational. It is often structured to last for many decades or even in perpetuity (if laws allow), similar to a Dynasty Trust. The idea is to provide for not just children, but grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and so on – creating an enduring legacy. You can embed your family’s vision and principles into the trust’s terms. For example, you might direct that the trust fund certain family initiatives (education funds, annual family reunions, charitable foundations, etc.), or maintain certain heirloom properties for the family’s use. The trust can have a protector committee or council of family elders that periodically consults with the trustee, ensuring the trust’s administration aligns with the family’s evolving needs and values. By entrusting your “vast estate” to such a structure, you instill governance that outlives you.
- Asset Protection and Complexity Management: A large estate often faces large risks – significant wealth can attract lawsuits, and a complex portfolio can be hard to shield. The Vast Estate Trust can incorporate asset protection features akin to those of foreign or discretionary trusts. Portions of the trust could be offshore or under strong domestic protection statutes, effectively integrating a fortress within the trust. We often draft these trusts with multiple sub-trusts or cells inside it: for instance, an “Operating Assets Sub-Trust” for active businesses (shielding liabilities from seeping into other assets), an “Intangible Assets Sub-Trust” for things like stocks and bonds, and perhaps a “Real Estate Sub-Trust” for properties. Each can have tailored protections, yet all report up to the umbrella trust for unified accounting. This modular approach ensures that the complexity of your estate is managed in an organized way. A Vast Estate Trust can also accommodate international assets and arrangements – if part of your estate is overseas, the trust can be recognized in or extended to those jurisdictions (possibly connecting with a Foreign Express Trust branch).
- Unique Feature – Claiming a Broad Birthright: The term “vast estate” also has roots in the concept of an inherent birthright or entitlement to a large domain. In certain contexts (particularly among Moorish American or indigenous heritage planning), it reflects the idea that a family or lineage has a rightful claim to extensive resources or status. Our Vast Estate Trust can be customized to acknowledge such claims: for instance, it could cite historical treaties or declarations as part of its formation, symbolically asserting your family’s rights or sovereignty as the basis of holding the estate. While the legal system may or may not formally recognize those claims, including them can reinforce the trust’s purpose of keeping your estate intact for your heirs as a matter of principle and heritage. It effectively says, “this family stands as stewards of a vast inheritance, and this trust will guard it.” We saw this concept famously invoked by certain visionaries who proclaimed their people to be the natural heirs to a vast estate. In practical terms, this means the trust can be as much a statement of legacy as it is a financial tool.
- Administration: Given its scope, a Vast Estate Trust often uses professional management. We may recommend a trust company service or a board of trustees (including family members and independent fiduciaries) to handle the various assets. Detailed provisions for accounting, investment policy, and succession of trustees are included so that the trust runs like a well-oiled institution. Beneficiaries’ interests are carefully balanced with the need to maintain the corpus for future generations. We incorporate discretionary distribution standards (as described earlier) to protect the estate from being prematurely drained. If the estate is truly massive, the trust can even engage in philanthropic endeavors as a way of benefiting the public while still being under the family’s guidance (for example, funding scholarships or communal projects as part of its mandate).
- Outcome for the Client: By establishing a Vast Estate Trust, you essentially create a private estate plan that rivals the structures used by aristocratic families or historical estates. It is one comprehensive solution that protects the estate, facilitates its growth, and passes it forward through the lineage with minimal interruption. The peace of mind knowing that your life’s accumulation – whether measured in assets, values, or both – is safeguarded and purposefully managed for the welfare of your family and descendants is immeasurable. Clients who choose this trust often remark that it feels like building a legacy institution for their family.
In summary, the Vast Estate Trust is ideal when you have a lot to protect and a long future to plan for. It’s our broadest-scope offering, wrapping all other trust strategies into one coherent framework to manage a large legacy.
Sovereignty Trust
A Sovereignty Trust is a specialized trust structure aimed at clients who value personal or political sovereignty and want their estate plan to reflect and protect that status. This trust is designed to safeguard your assets, rights, and freedoms under the umbrella of recognized sovereign or treaty-based laws. In practice, a Sovereignty Trust often draws on principles of international law, treaties, and constitutional provisions to assert that the trust (and sometimes its beneficiaries) operate within a certain protected jurisdiction or capacity. The goal is to ensure your estate is defended against unwarranted government intrusion or legal attacks, by anchoring it in a legal framework that commands a high level of respect – or even immunity – in the face of outside challenges.
- Protection of Status and Freedoms: If you possess a form of sovereignty – for example, you are a member of an indigenous nation with treaty rights, or you have dual citizenship in a country with strong asset protection laws, or you are someone who has formally declared a political status – the Sovereignty Trust will integrate that into its structure. It can declare that it is formed under the authority of a specific treaty or sovereign law. For instance, a Native American client might establish the trust referencing rights from an 18th-century treaty with the U.S. guaranteeing self-governance, or a client with Moorish heritage might invoke the Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1787 between Morocco and the U.S. to underscore their unique status. By doing so, the trust lays a jurisdictional claim: essentially saying “this trust and its assets fall under X jurisdiction or Y treaty protections, and not under the full ordinary jurisdiction of state Z.” As a result, any legal action against the trust must contend with that jurisdictional hurdle. Practically, this can mean requiring any dispute to be heard in federal court or a court of recognized competent jurisdiction, rather than, say, a local court that might not acknowledge those rights. We often write into the trust instrument clauses such as: “All matters concerning this trust shall be adjudicated only in a court of competent jurisdiction that upholds the Article III judicial Power of the United States (or equivalent jurisdiction), with full respect to the treaty rights and sovereign status of the parties.” This ensures that you are not dragged into administrative or lower courts that you believe don’t have authority over you. It is a way to assert your constitutional rights and sovereignty in your estate plan.
- Treaty-Based Asset Protection: Tying asset protection to treaties and sovereignty can be extremely powerful. Under U.S. law, treaties are the supreme law of the land. If your trust’s existence or your status is backed by a treaty, that can supersede conflicting state laws. For example, if a treaty stipulates that your property is not to be taxed or taken, a Sovereignty Trust invoking that treaty could fend off a tax lien or seizure that would otherwise apply. There is historical precedent for using trusts to secure rights: “the preservation of inalienable natural rights, which are secured under a trust, forming the foundation of our sovereignty”
tainomoortribe.com– this quote underscores how fundamental rights (access to land, water, liberty) can be placed into trust to prevent their erosion. In practical terms, we draft the Sovereignty Trust so that it owns key assets like land allodially (free from feudal tenure) or holds them in trust for a sovereign entity (like a tribe or even a foreign sovereign you align with) thereby making governmental or creditor claims difficult. The trust might even be domiciled in a location (domestic or foreign) that is neutral or protected – for instance, a trust under the laws of an allied sovereign nation that has a treaty with the U.S. In effect, your assets are as protected as if they were the assets of that sovereign entity itself. - Estate and Jurisdiction Management: A Sovereignty Trust needs careful administration to maintain its claims. We assist you in establishing any personal status needed (such as obtaining indigenous nation membership documentation, or a secondary citizenship, etc., if relevant). The trust will typically have a trustee or co-trustee that is within the sovereign jurisdiction – for example, a council of an indigenous nation could act as co-trustee, or you might have a foreign trust company from a treaty nation as a trustee. This lends credibility to the trust’s asserted status. The trust’s governing law will be explicitly stated as the law of the sovereign entity or international law principles, as applicable. Additionally, the trust can be given a dual nature: one part that interfaces with U.S. legal requirements (to ensure it’s recognized as a valid trust and not disregarded) and another part that invokes the alternative jurisdiction for conflict scenarios. For instance, in normal times, the trust might report income and comply like any trust, but if someone tries to unjustly seize assets, the trust’s defensive clauses spring into action, insisting on the higher jurisdictional standards.
- Benefits to the Client: The Sovereignty Trust is about maximizing your freedom and security. Clients who opt for this structure often highly value personal liberty, constitutional rights, or their identity as sovereign individuals. This trust ensures that your estate cannot be easily separated from those values. It protects not just the physical assets, but the status of those assets – meaning your wealth remains under the protections you choose (constitutional, international, or indigenous). From an estate planning perspective, it gives your heirs a protected inheritance as well. They can succeed you as beneficiaries under the same sovereign conditions, effectively inheriting not only assets but a protected status. For example, if your trust is under a tribal nation’s auspices, your children might need to be or become members of that tribe to fully benefit – thereby continuing the lineage’s sovereign status. This can strengthen family identity and continuity. Moreover, a Sovereignty Trust often has the side benefit of disaster-proofing your estate: if there are geopolitical changes or economic crises, having assets in a sovereignty trust could isolate and secure them better than if they were fully domestic and exposed. We draw parallels to how some wealthy individuals use foreign citizenship or sovereign bonds to protect themselves; here, we use a trust to similar effect.
- A Note on Legal Soundness: While the concept is bold, we implement Sovereignty Trusts in a manner that is legally sound and ethically responsible. We do not use them to evade lawful obligations (all our strategies are compliant with U.S. law and international law). Instead, we use the law’s highest principles to fortify your estate’s defenses. We ensure that any claim of sovereignty or treaty right we invoke is backed by actual lawful & legal authority (e.g. you being an enrolled member of a recognized tribe, or a well-established treaty text). This lends the trust credibility in court. Think of it this way: if a court sees a trust document where the settlor and trustees legitimately operate under a certain treaty or sovereign law, it must carefully consider those assertions. At the very least, it complicates and slows any adversary’s attempt to reach in – which often is enough to deter action or encourage settlement on favorable terms.
In summary, a Sovereignty Trust is a cutting-edge trust structure that puts your estate under the shield of sovereignty – be it indigenous, international, or constitutional. It’s about protecting not just what you own, but the way of life and rights that allow you to own it. By using this trust, you secure your estate in a manner few others do, effectively future-proofing your assets against legal overreach while honoring the sovereign foundations you hold dear.
Integrated Asset Protection & Generational Benefits
All of the above trust structures share a common purpose: to protect your wealth and provide for your family’s future. By choosing the right combination of trusts, we help clients achieve Cook Islands-level asset protection without necessarily moving all assets offshore or exposing our proprietary methods. Our strategies are informed by the strongest asset protection techniques in the world. (Notably, the Cook Islands trust is regarded as the strongest asset protection trust globally; we incorporate comparable protective features into domestic and hybrid structures for you.) This means you can attain extraordinary protection and peace of mind while keeping the plan private, legal, and customized.
Importantly, using trusts is not just about shielding assets – it’s about purposeful legacy building. Each trust is a tool in your estate planning palette. By establishing trusts tailored to your lineage and values, you create a framework that transcends your lifetime. You are effectively setting up an estate blueprint for generations. Your children and their children can benefit from the financial security, prudent management, and guiding principles instilled through these trusts. Whether it’s ensuring a business continues under family control, a parcel of land remains in the family without dispute, or that your descendants have funds for education and starting careers, a well-crafted trust structure makes it possible. And they do so while minimizing taxes, avoiding family conflicts, and keeping the estate out of lengthy court processes.
Bottom Line: Our suite of trust services – Living, Foreign Express, Tribal, Discretionary, Common Law, Vast Estate, and Sovereignty Trusts – covers the full spectrum from conventional to cutting-edge. In a professional consultation, we would assess your specific situation, and often implement a combination of these structures. For example, a client’s comprehensive plan might use a Living Trust for day-to-day estate simplicity, an Irrevocable Discretionary Trust for a vacation home, a Foreign Express Trust for liquid investments, and a Sovereignty/Tribal Trust for ancestral land – all coordinated together. By doing so, we ensure your estate is protected on all fronts: legally, financially, and generationally. The result is a robust yet elegant estate plan – one that clearly explains your options (like a menu of services) and instills confidence that your wealth and legacy are in the best possible trust structure for your needs.
Looking forward, these trust structures empower you and your family to face the future unafraid – with assets secure, family legacy honored, and the peace of mind that comes from having a fortress around your financial kingdom. We will guide you through each option in detail, answer all questions, and custom-build your trust strategy so you can proceed confidently, knowing that both your freedom and your fortune are well-protected for the generations to come.
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Tribal Trust
A symbolic entrance representing indigenous sovereignty. Tribal Trusts leverage the sovereignty, heritage, and legal status of indigenous nations to protect and manage assets. This structure is rooted in the idea of holding wealth under the jurisdiction of a tribal or indigenous government, which can confer unique protections. By aligning your asset planning with a tribal entity (for example, a federally recognized Native American tribe or an indigenous band/tribunal), you may gain sovereign advantages – such as immunity from certain lawsuits, tax benefits, and the ability to preserve assets according to indigenous customs and family lineage.
- Sovereignty & Legal Status: Indigenous tribes are sovereign governments within the U.S., meaning they have the power to govern themselves and are not subject to some state laws. Assets placed in a tribally chartered trust or entity can, in some cases, inherit the tribe’s sovereign immunity. For example, tribally chartered enterprises hold the same status as the tribe itself for purposes of sovereign immunity from suit. In practice, this means if your trust is structured under a tribal charter (or owned by a tribal entity), it could be shielded from lawsuits in state or federal court – creditors or litigants may have no jurisdiction to pursue those assets without the tribe’s consent. This high level of protection is akin to what a government enjoys and can be a powerful asset protection tool.
- Heritage and Indigenous Protections: A Tribal Trust is also an excellent way to honor cultural heritage and preserve ancestral assets. Many indigenous families have land or resources they wish to keep in the family across generations. By placing such assets into a trust recognized by a tribe, those assets can be protected in line with tribal traditions and laws. The trust can ensure that sacred lands, culturally significant items, or generational wealth are managed by trustees who understand their importance and are obligated to keep them for the benefit of the family or tribe. Treaty-based rights might come into play as well. If there are treaties between the U.S. and a tribe guaranteeing certain rights (land use, hunting/fishing rights, tax exemptions, etc.), a Tribal Trust can be a vehicle to assert those rights for the trust assets or beneficiaries. For instance, some treaties exempt tribal lands from state taxes; holding land in a Tribal Trust might help maintain such status.
- How It Functions: We work with the appropriate tribal authorities to establish a trust or trust-like entity under tribal law. In some cases, the trust might be formed under an indigenous nation’s code or as an enterprise of the tribe. You (and your family) could be named as beneficiaries of the trust, while a trustee (who could be an arm of the tribal government or a trusted individual with tribal approval) manages the assets. The trust document would specify that it’s to be governed by tribal law and perhaps invoke specific tribal ordinances or customs in its administration. Importantly, because this trust operates in a different jurisdictional sphere, state courts may lack authority over it. If a dispute arises, it might be handled in a tribal court or under tribal dispute mechanisms, again adding a layer of jurisdictional complexity that deters outside interference.
- Benefits to Clients: A Tribal Trust provides multi-faceted protection. Legally, it puts your assets behind the shield of tribal sovereignty. Practically, it can also strengthen family bonds and legacy, as it often involves recognizing your family’s indigenous roots or partnerships. It is particularly beneficial for clients who are of indigenous descent (e.g., Native American, Alaska Native, or other First Nations) or those who have been adopted or honored by an indigenous community looking to help protect the client’s assets. Beyond asset protection, this structure can offer tax advantages (tribal trusts might not be subject to certain state taxes and offer potential federal tax nuances) and can ensure compliance with any federal programs meant to benefit indigenous peoples. In essence, a Tribal Trust marries your estate plan with sovereignty – safeguarding your wealth in a legally independent way while celebrating and protecting your heritage.
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