Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes (Last Updated: January 27, 2015) |
Title20 DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES |
CHAPTER77. TRUSTS |
SUBCHAPTERD. CREATION, VALIDITY, MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION OF TRUST |
§7731. Creation of trust - UTC 401.
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A trust may be created by:
(1) transfer of property under a written instrument to another person as trustee during the settlor's lifetime or by will or other written disposition taking effect upon the settlor's death;
(2) written declaration, signed by or on behalf and at the direction of the owner of property as required by section 7732 (relating to requirements for creation - UTC 402), that the owner holds identifiable property as trustee; or
(3) written exercise of a power of appointment in favor of a trustee.