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Section 19-1304.01 - Methods of creating trust

Methods of creating trust

A trust may be created by:

(1) Transfer of property to another person as trustee during the settlor's lifetime or by will or other disposition taking effect upon the settlor's death;

(2) Declaration by the owner of property that the owner holds identifiable property as trustee;

(3) Exercise of a power of appointment in favor of a trustee; or

(4) A court for the benefit of an individual in lieu of a transfer of property to a conservatorship or guardianship pursuant to Chapter 1 or subchapter VI of Chapter 20 of Title 21 of the District of Columbia Official Code.

CREDIT(S)

(Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 2(b), 51 DCR 208.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws
For Law 15-104, see notes following § 19-1301.01.
Uniform Law
This section is based upon § 401 of the Uniform Trust Code. See 7C, Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on Westlaw.

Current through September 13, 2012

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