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Trusts & Operating from the Private
A trust is not just a legal tool.
A trust is not a loophole. It is a vessel. I holds what you carry , so you can walk unburdened.
You don’t need to renounce the world to live free of it.
You just need to remember how to hold what is yours—with care, with wisdom, and in trust.

At its core, a trust is a relationship.
One person (the grantor) gives property or authority to another (the trustee)
to manage for the benefit of someone else (the beneficiary).
It’s one of the oldest legal forms in existence.
And when used correctly, it allows you to move property, protect identity, pass on rights, and live free from the commercial web of contracts, registration, and assumption.
You see....According to 8 U.S. Code § 1101(b)(3), the “The term ‘person’ means an individual or an organization.”
This appears simple—but it opens a door.
The section doesn’t define “individual” further, which means its interpretation often defaults to legal dictionaries or is clarified by context elsewhere in Title 8 or other parts of the U.S. Code. Meanwhile, “organization” is defined separately in 8 USC § 1101(a)(28) to include...“an organization, corporation, company, partnership, association, trust, foundation, or fund; and includes a group of persons, whether or not incorporated, permanently or temporarily associated together with joint action on any subject or subjects.”
So... under Title 8 (immigration and nationality law), “person” could mean:
A human being,
A corporate entity,
Or a group acting as an organization.
This is why "person" is such a loaded term—especially when used in federal documents. It quietly blurs the line between living man/woman and legal fiction.
In addition to this, USC § 1101(a)(14) defines the term "foreign state" ( "includes outlying possessions of a foreign state, but self-governing dominions or territories under mandate or trusteeship shall be regarded as separate foreign states."
What is a trust?

So... what does this mean?
It means that under federal law, a trust is recognized as a legal person—an entity that can hold, protect, and manage assets independently from the individual who created it.
But it doesn’t stop there.
If the trust is established for self-governance, guided by its own internal mandate or spiritual purpose, then under 8 USC § 1101(a)(14), it may also qualify as a self-governing dominion—and thus, a separate foreign state.
When constructed lawfully and administered with integrity, a private trust becomes more than a holding vehicle.
It becomes a vessel of jurisdiction.
A structure that moves you out of the public and into lawful private autonomy.
This is why operating through trust is not just a legal choice.
It’s a protective act of sovereignty—one that allows you to live, give, and govern without surrendering control.
Kola does not give legal advice, We share lawful awareness

Types of trusts
“Not all trusts are equal. The form must follow the function.”
Once you understand that a trust is not just a document, but a lawful relationship, the next question becomes:
What kind of trust is right for your purpose?
Each type of trust serves a different function—but all share one goal:
To safeguard what matters, separate it from public assumption, and allow it to be managed honorably in the private.
Types of Trusts Commonly Used in the Private
🜂 Private Irrevocable Trust
Not registered with the state
Once created, it cannot be revoked or changed by the grantor
Holds land, vehicles, private contracts, intellectual property
Excellent for family legacy, protection from probate or creditors
🜄 Ecclesiastical Trust / 508(c)(1)(A) Ministry
Formed under spiritual mandate or ministry declaration
Recognized by federal law as non-reporting and non-taxable
Can hold land, sacred sites, cultural tools, archives
Used to declare sovereignty without confrontation
🜁 Family Lineage Trust
Designed to preserve generational knowledge, land, and values
Often multi-beneficiary and structured for inheritance
Allows the family to operate like a lawful micro-nation
Protects against division of estate or external claim
🜃 Business Holding Trust
Alternative to LLC or corporation
Holds commercial assets and handles private contracts
Avoids state registration, business license traps, and EIN dependency
Useful for those working across jurisdictions
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