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2011 Ohio Revised Code
Title [58] LVIII TRUSTS
Chapter 5804: CREATION, MODIFICATION, REVOCATION, AND TERMINATION
5804.01 Methods of creation of trusts.

Universal Citation:
OH Rev Code § 5804.01
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A trust may be created by any of the following methods:

(A) 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;

(B) Declaration by the owner of property that the owner holds identifiable property as trustee;

(C) Exercise of a power of appointment in favor of a trustee;

(D) A court order.

Effective Date: 01-01-2007

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