Methods of creating trust

18-B M.R.S. § 401, under CREATION, VALIDITY, MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION OF TRUST.

18-B M.R.S. § 401

A trust may be created by: [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]

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.