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2008 Florida Code
TITLE XLII ESTATES AND TRUSTS
Chapter 736 FLORIDA TRUST CODE  
PART IV CREATION, VALIDITY, MODIFICATION, AND TERMINATION (ss. 736.0401-736.0417)
736.0401   Methods of creating trust.

736.0401  Methods of creating trust.--A trust may be created by:

(1)  Transfer of property to another person as trustee during the settlor's lifetime or by will or other disposition taking effect on 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.--s. 4, ch. 2006-217.

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