Washington § 11.98.014 - Trust creation — Oral trusts.

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§ 11.98.014. Trust creation — Oral trusts.

Except as required by a statute other than this title, 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, cogent, and convincing evidence.
[ 2011 c 327 s 19.]

Notes

Application—Effective date—2011 c 327: See notes following RCW 11.103.020.

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