Section 701.0401. Methods of creating a trust.  


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  • A trust may be created by any of the following:
    (1)  A transfer of property to another person as trustee during the settlor's lifetime, by will, or by other disposition taking effect upon the settlor's death.
    (2)  A declaration by an owner of property that the owner holds identifiable property as trustee or declaration by any person who intends to create a trust with the expectation that property of the person or others will be transferred to the trust.
    (3)  An exercise of a power of appointment in favor of a trustee.
    (4)  A court pursuant to its statutory or equitable powers.
    (5)  A guardian of the estate or conservator acting with authority of the court, a representative payee, or an agent under a power of attorney that expressly grants authority to create the trust.
    (6)  Any other manner authorized by statute, regulation, common law, or other provision having the effect of law.