CHAPTER 1. Creation and Validity of Trusts [15200. - 15212.]

Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.

§§ 15200–15212 · 13 sections

§ 15200 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…
§ 15201 A trust is created only if the settlor properly manifests an intention to create a trust.
§ 15202 A trust is created only if there is trust property.
§ 15203 A trust may be created for any purpose that is not illegal or against public policy.
§ 15204 A trust created for an indefinite or general purpose is not invalid for that reason if it can be determined with reasonable certainty that a particular use of…
§ 15205 (a) A trust, other than a charitable trust, is created only if there is a beneficiary. (b) The requirement of subdivision (a) is satisfied if the trust…
§ 15206 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…
§ 15207 (a) The existence and terms of an oral trust of personal property may be established only by clear and convincing evidence. (b) The oral declaration of the…
§ 15208 Consideration is not required to create a trust, but a promise to create a trust in the future is enforceable only if the requirements for an enforceable…
§ 15209 If a trust provides for one or more successor beneficiaries after the death of the settlor, the trust is not invalid, merged, or terminated in either of the…
§ 15210 A trust created pursuant to this chapter which relates to real property may be recorded in the office of the county recorder in the county where all or a…
§ 15211 A trust for a noncharitable corporation or unincorporated society or for a lawful noncharitable purpose may be performed by the trustee for only 21 years,…
§ 15212 (a) Subject to the requirements of this section, a trust for the care of an animal is a trust for a lawful noncharitable purpose. Unless expressly provided in…