CA Prob Code Section 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 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.
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

§ 15200’s source at ca​.gov