Virginia § 64.2-725 - Evidence of oral trust
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 64.2-725 — Evidence of oral trust, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64.2-725. Evidence of oral trust
Except as required by a statute other than this chapter, a trust need not be evidenced by a trust instrument, but the creation of an oral trust and its terms may be established only by clear and convincing evidence.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 64.2-725
What does Code of Virginia § 64.2-725 cover?
Section 64.2-725 ("Evidence of oral trust") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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