Trusts 101—Breaking Down the Basics (Part 2)

If sovereignty is freedom from bondage—like the Israelites escaping Egypt—then a trust is your tool to lock that freedom in place. It’s not some dusty legal trick for millionaires; it’s a way for anyone to protect what matters: your house, your savings, your kids’ future. But how does it work? Let’s strip it down to the basics—three roles, one goal—and show you why this isn’t as hard as it used to be.  

First, the Settlor. That’s you—the one who creates the trust. You decide what goes in (your car, your gold bars, your Bitcoin wallet) and set the rules for how it’s used. Think of God in Exodus, laying out the covenant: “Here’s the land, here’s the plan.” You’re the architect, passing your wealth forward on your terms.  

Next, the Trustee. This is your Moses—the manager you pick to carry out your vision. They’re legally bound to follow your rules, not their whims. If you say, “Give my kids $500 a month from this silver stash,” they do it. No cutting corners. This is where trust (the human kind) matters most—your Trustee has to be rock-solid. The Bible backs this up in Leviticus, where priests faced strict rules. Leviticus 22:9 says, “They shall keep my charge, lest they bear sin for it and die.” Priests handled holy things—offerings, tithes—with zero room for sloppiness. A Trustee’s the same: they steward your assets with duty, not greed.  

Finally, the Beneficiary. These are the ones you’re protecting—like the Israelites receiving God’s promise. Could be your spouse, your kids, even a charity. They get the benefits—money, property, whatever you set up—without owning it outright until the trust says so. This keeps it safe from creditors, lawsuits, or bad decisions.  

Here’s the kicker: trusts used to be a rich man’s game. Lawyers charged thousands, paperwork was a nightmare, and the average family couldn’t touch it. Now? Tools like AI—can guide you through the basics. Online templates, affordable advisors, and clear info mean you don’t need a mansion to start. You just need a plan.  

And what’s the best plan? Pair your trust with sound money. Fiat dollars shrink—3% inflation in 2024 ate another chunk of your savings. But gold? It’s held steady for centuries. Silver? A bargain that lasts. Bitcoin? It’s yours, not the bank’s. Put those in a trust, and you’re not just hiding wealth—you’re growing it outside the system. Leviticus demanded “just balances and weights” (19:36); sound money honors that.  

This isn’t theory—it’s your shield. Next time, we’ll walk through setting one up, step by step. For now, know this: a trust isn’t complicated. It’s you (Settlor), picking a Moses (Trustee), to bless your people (Beneficiaries). God wrote the playbook; you just follow it.

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