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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 18-B, § 401

Methods of creating trust

PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW)

A trust may be created by:

1. Transfer of property. Transfer of property to another person as trustee during the settlor's lifetime or by will or other disposition taking effect upon the settlor's death;

2. Declaration. Declaration by the owner of property that the owner holds identifiable property as trustee; or

3. Exercise of power. Exercise of a power of appointment in favor of a trustee.

Official source: Maine Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Maine statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.