Lecture Notes: Using Trusts for Debt Discharge

Introduction

• Key Point: Discharging debt doesn't rely on your wallet but on a hidden trust.
• Purpose: Leverage trust as a lawful remedy to separate debts from personal liability.
• Caution: Not legal/financial advice; requires personal due diligence.

Overview of Trusts

• Trust as a Vehicle: A hidden vehicle for remedy, operating outside typical legal jurisdiction.
• Trusts and Equity: Equity provides fairness, addressing situations where common law is too rigid.
• Separation of Liability: Properly structured trusts separate personal liability from debts.

How Trusts Work

• Trust Components:
  • Trustee: Holds legal title.
  • Beneficiary: Receives benefits without burden.
  • Debt Assignment: Debt can be assigned to the trust.
• Legal Support: Trusts can accept debt obligations for settlement.

Why Trusts Are Not Widely Taught

• Educational Gap: Schools do not teach the use of trusts for debt discharge.
• Economic Interests: Banks, collectors, and courts profit when individuals don't separate liabilities.

Legal Framework

• UCCC1-103: Allows invoking equity and fairness beyond commercial code.
• 26 CFR 301.7701-4: Defines types of trusts; focus on ordinary trusts for privacy and non-taxable status.
• UCCC 3-603: Discharge occurs if tender of payment is refused.
• 15 USC 1692G: Rights to validate debt.
• UCCC1-308: "Without prejudice" clause preserves rights.

Setting Up a Trust

• Types of Trusts: Opt for irrevocable or private trusts rather than revocable living trusts.
• Creating a Trust:
  • Draft a declaration.
  • Carefully choose trust names.
  • Appoint a trustee and define a beneficiary.
• Trust Execution: Notarization and strategic planning for asset transfer.

Practical Implementation

• Steps for Using a Trust:
  • Notify parties of debt assignment to trust.
  • Begin transactions as trustee, not as debtor.
• Advantages for Wealth: Wealthy use trusts to avoid personal liability and keep transactions private.
• Discharge Effect on Credit: Properly assigned debts should not affect personal credit reports.

Conclusion

• Empowerment: Knowledge of trusts can empower individuals to manage debt strategically.
• Further Resources: Encouragement to explore additional resources and education on trust law and debt discharge.

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These notes encapsulate the key points from the lecture on using trusts as a means of debt discharge, highlighting the legal frameworks, setup procedures, and strategic benefits discussed.