{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"15206","citation":"Prob. Code, § 15206","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>A trust in relation to real property is not valid unless evidenced by one of the following methods:</p><p>(a) By a written instrument signed by the trustee, or by the trustee’s agent if authorized in writing to do so.</p><p>(b) By a written instrument conveying the trust property signed by the settlor, or by the settlor’s agent if authorized in writing to do so.</p><p>(c) By operation of law.</p>","text":"A trust in relation to real property is not valid unless evidenced by one of the following methods: (a) By a written instrument signed by the trustee, or by the trustee’s agent if authorized in writing to do so. (b) By a written instrument conveying the trust property signed by the settlor, or by the settlor’s agent if authorized in writing to do so. (c) By operation of law.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/creation-and-validity-of-trusts-15206","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}