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2023 Florida Statutes
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.
Universal Citation: FL Stat § 736.0401 (2023)
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.