1. In court, you can only represent yourself pro se In the U.S., the general rule is: - A natural person can speak for themselves in court (pro se). - Separate legal entities (corporations, LLCs, and often trusts) must be represented by a licensed attorney in most courts. A trust is treated as a separate “person”/entity for procedure. So: - You (Norwood) can represent Norwood. - But you, as a non-lawyer, usually cannot show up in court and “represent” The XYZ Trust as if you’re its lawyer. If you try to file pleadings, argue motions, or appear in court on behalf of the trust, many judges will say you’re engaging in unauthorized practice of law. That’s the core behind: “You can’t represent a trust.” They’re talking about courtroom/legal representation, not everyday administration. 2. Trustee vs. attorney: different hats Even if you’re the trustee, that doesn’t automatically give you the right to be the trust’s lawyer. - Trustee = manages the trust, signs contracts, opens bank accounts, executes documents. - Lawyer = licensed to practice law, draft pleadings, represent entities in court. Most jurisdictions treat a trustee who goes into court “for the trust” as representing the interests of others (beneficiaries). That’s legal representation, which requires a law license. So a clerk, judge, or opposing attorney might say: - “You can’t represent a trust, you’re not an attorney.” - Translation: You, as a non-lawyer, cannot appear in this court as counsel for that entity. 3. You can still act for the trust outside of court Don’t confuse “represent in court” with “act on behalf of the trust” in life. You can, if properly appointed: - Sign contracts as “Trustee of [Trust Name]”. - Open bank/brokerage accounts. - Execute deeds, notes, bills of exchange, etc. - Send letters, notices, affidavits in your fiduciary capacity. - Administer assets and make decisions under the trust instrument. That’s not “practicing law” — that’s performing your fiduciary duties.

I have always been one to express myself, and although I have often been misunderstood, I have benefited from doing so. I believe if you don't speak up, you've already lost, so I will always express myself...like it or not. I did not know that the administrative process was a thing until joining this community, and I rock with it...going to court starts here on the paper. I am currently going through the administrative process, and here is the scenario: an original loan was transferred. I did not know this, but once I was notified, I knew it was the best thing to happen. Why, you ask? Because processes & rules need to be followed (usually ones we are not aware of, so lack of knowledge is how we perish). 15-day required notice (disclosure) by the seller was not sent, and I know this from the dates on their notices. They transferred my banking info without my permission, violating CFPB Autopay rules, NACHA rules, and the FTC Unfair Practices Act. They notified me after the transfer took place, which is illegal under RESPA §6 (12 U.S.C. 2605). The letter was signed not by a real person, so there was no responsible party, no bond, no oath, and no authority; this made it a noncommercial piece of mail with no liability. That is just for starters; there is so much more to unpack... this is what I am working on. I will be getting them notarized and mailing all three packets today; the court has begun! I add receipts in a bit.

Good day ! Hope all is well , are we putting the middle name on the petition? Just making sure it’s not ex pate.

Lock & Load, i have executed my name change today. Deed Poll submitted and finger prints done!!! Testimony coming soon once everything else is complete.

this will help so much https://www.td.com/content/dam/wealth/document/pdf/wealth/executor-assist-kit-en.pdf FULL MONOPOLY-STYLE FLOW OF THE PROCESS: 1. Come of Age / Acknowledge Estate 2. Create Living Estate Revocable Trust 3. File UCC-1 Financing Statement 4. Create Ecclesiastical Irrevocable Trust 5. Obtain EIN for the Ecclesiastical Trust 6. Certification of Trust 7. IRS Form 56 and 56-F 8. Spiritual Bylaws + Indemnity Agreement 9. FDIC Required Forms 10. Security Agreement 11. W-8BEN Form 12. Optional: IRS Forms 1041 & 1099 13. Request W-9 from Bank 14. Birth Certificate + Affidavit of Estate 15. Lien the Estate Account 16. Retitle the Account 17. Limit Deposits 18. Operate the Trust All Critical Templates We Included: - Living Estate Trust - Ecclesiastical Trust - UCC-1 Template - Security Agreement - Spiritual Bylaws - Power of Attorney (FDIC 7200/16) - Declaration of Independent Activity (FDIC 7200/07) - IRS 56 + 56-F - Certification of Trust - W-8BEN - Sample Birth Certificate Affidavit - Hold Harmless Indemnity - Bill of Exchange - Declaration of Beneficiary Rights - Step-by-step Letter of Instruction - - https://www.td.com/content/dam/wealth/document/pdf/wealth/executor-assist-kit-en.pdf