{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"15200","citation":"Prob. Code, § 15200","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. TRUST LAW [15000. - 19530.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 2. CREATION, VALIDITY, MODIFICATION, AND TERMINATION OF TRUSTS [15200. - 15414.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-9/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Creation and Validity of Trusts [15200. - 15212.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-9/part-2/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Subject to other provisions of this chapter, a trust may be created by any of the following methods:</p><p>(a) A declaration by the owner of property that the owner holds the property as trustee.</p><p>(b) A transfer of property by the owner during the owner’s lifetime to another person as trustee.</p><p>(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.</p><p>(d) An exercise of a power of appointment to another person as trustee.</p><p>(e) An enforceable promise to create a trust.</p>","text":"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 owner’s 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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/creation-and-validity-of-trusts-15200","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}