2021 Tennessee Code
Title 35 - Fiduciaries and Trust Estates
Chapter 15 - Tennessee Uniform Trust Code
Part 4 - Creation, Validity, Modification, and Termination of Trust
§ 35-15-403. Trusts Created in Other Jurisdictions

Universal Citation:
TN Code § 35-15-403 (2021)
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A trust not created by will is validly created if its creation complies with the law of the jurisdiction in which the trust instrument was executed, or the law of the jurisdiction in which, at the time of creation:


  1. The settlor was domiciled, had a place of abode, or was a national;

  2. A trustee was domiciled or had a place of business; or

  3. Any trust property was located.
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