JURISDICTIONAL LANGUAGE GUIDE
Distinguishing Public vs. Private Legal Realms
PUBLIC / STATUTORY JURISDICTION
This language aligns with civil codes, administrative law, and statutory compliance. Used when interacting with courts, banks, government agencies, and licensed professionals.
Common Public (Statutory) Terms:
| Statutory Phrase | Meaning |
| Person / Individual | Legal fiction under statute (e.g., JOHN DOE) |
| Resident / Citizen | Implies domicile under state or federal jurisdiction |
| Under penalty of perjury | Contractual attestation under state/federal law |
| Revocable Trust | Governed by state trust code (e.g., Uniform Trust Code) |
| Grantor / Settlor | Creator of a statutory trust, retains rights |
| This instrument is executed under the laws of the State of [X] | Submits document to jurisdiction of that state |
| Subject to the jurisdiction of the United States | Places person/trust under federal oversight |
| Social Security Number / SSN | U.S. government tracking number for statutory use |
| Taxpayer | Person subject to IRS and Title 26 (IRC) regulations |
PUBLIC DOCUMENT EXAMPLE (Statutory Trust):
“This Revocable Living Trust is created under the laws of the State of Texas, and shall be interpreted in accordance with the Texas Estates Code. The Grantor retains the power to revoke this Trust at any time.”
PRIVATE / EQUITY-BASED JURISDICTION
This language is rooted in natural law, trust law by contract, ecclesiastical authority, and the maxims of equity. It is used in private declarations, trusts, and administrative notices outside of statutory jurisdiction.
Common Private (Equity) Terms:
| Equity-Based Phrase | Meaning |
| Living Soul / Man or Woman | Acknowledges natural, divine being—not a legal fiction |
| By declaration, not by statute | Created through private contract and conscience |
| Ecclesiastical Authority / Stewardship | Operates under divine or spiritual mandate |
| Irrevocable Living Estate Trust | Declared trust under private jurisdiction of equity |
| Beneficial Claim of Life / Standing in Equity | Rejects assumption of legal personhood |
| By divine right, not legislative grant | Source of authority is creation, not statute |
| Lawful Money (12 USC §411) | Redemption method to exit Federal Reserve credit system |
| Without the United States | Not subject to internal federal jurisdiction |
| Seal in equity / Private seal affixed | Used for authenticity in private administration |
PRIVATE DOCUMENT EXAMPLE (Private Trust Declaration):
“Let it be known that this Trust is a living estate established by divine right and private contract. It exists in equity, operates under ecclesiastical governance, and is hereby declared irrevocable. All affairs are conducted privately, without adhesion to the United States or its subsidiaries.”
DO NOT CROSS THESE JURISDICTIONS:
| ❌ Error | Why It’s Risky |
| Mixing “Revocable” with “Equity” | Revocable implies statutory authority—equity trusts must be irrevocable |
| Claiming 508(c)(1)(A) status in a revocable trust | 508(c)(1)(A) applies only to irrevocable faith-based organizations |
| Using SSN on a private trust EIN | This exposes the trust to federal jurisdiction |
| Filing private trust declaration with county clerk | Converts a private matter into public record |
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
| Task | Jurisdiction | Format |
| Set up a public-facing interface (e.g. real estate title) | Statutory | Use statutory trust language |
| Create a private spiritual, family, or dynasty trust | Equity / Ecclesiastical | Use maxims, declaration format |
| Send administrative notices to public officers | Private | Use private affidavit, not statute |
| Apply for EIN for private trust | Private (non-grantor) | Use IRS Form SS-4 with special language (can provide) |
| Use private seal on equity documents | Private | Create a unique, non-registered seal with log |