TITLE 72. ESTATES, TRUSTS, AND FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIPS

CHAPTER 38. MONTANA UNIFORM TRUST CODE

Part 4. Creation, Validity, Modification, and Termination of Trust

Methods Of Creating Trust

72-38-401. Methods of creating trust. A trust may be created by:

(1) transfer of property to a person as trustee during the settlor's lifetime or by will or other disposition taking effect upon the settlor's death;

(2) declaration by the owner of property that the owner holds identifiable property as trustee; or

(3) exercise of a power of appointment in favor of a trustee.

History: En. Sec. 50, Ch. 264, L. 2013.