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2011 Ohio Revised Code
Title [58] LVIII TRUSTS
Chapter 5804: CREATION, MODIFICATION, REVOCATION, AND TERMINATION
5804.07 Written instrument not required.

Universal Citation:
OH Rev Code § 5804.07
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Except as required by any section of the Revised Code not in Chapters 5801. to 5811. of the Revised Code, a trust is not required to be evidenced by a trust instrument, but the creation of an oral trust and its terms may be established only by clear and convincing evidence.

Effective Date: 01-01-2007

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