Colorado § 15-5-401 Methods of creating trust

Colorado Statutes

§ 15-5-401 — Methods of creating trust

Colorado § 15-5-401

Title 15Probate,

Art.Colorado Uniform Trust Code

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 15-5-401 (2026).

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(1)A trust may be created by:

(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; or

(d)A statute, judgment, or decree authorizing the creation of a trust.

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(1) A trust may be created by:

(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; or

(d) A statute, judgment, or decree authorizing the creation of a trust.