California § 15200 - Subject to other provisions of this chapter, a trust may be created by any of the
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 15200 — Subject to other provisions of this chapter, a trust may be created by any of the, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15200. Subject to other provisions of this chapter, a trust may be created by any of the
Subject to other provisions of this chapter, a trust may be created by any of the following methods: (a) A declaration by the owner of property that the owner holds the property as trustee. (b) A transfer of property by the owner during the ownerâs lifetime to another person as trustee. (c) A transfer of property by the owner, by will or by other instrument taking effect upon the death of the owner, to another person as trustee. (d) An exercise of a power of appointment to another person as trustee. (e) An enforceable promise to create a trust.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 15200
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 15200 cover?
Section 15200 ("Subject to other provisions of this chapter, a trust may be created by any of the") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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