Mass. General Laws c.203E § 401

Methods of creating trust

This is an unofficial version of a Massachusetts General Law.

Section 401

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 upon 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.