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:
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 35 - Fiduciaries and Trust Estates
Chapter 15 - Tennessee Uniform Trust Code
Part 4 - Creation, Validity, Modification, and Termination of Trust
§ 35-15-401. Methods of Creating Trust
§ 35-15-403. Trusts Created in Other Jurisdictions
§ 35-15-406. Creation of Trust Induced by Fraud, Duress, or Undue Influence
§ 35-15-407. Evidence of Oral Trust
§ 35-15-409. Noncharitable Trust Without Ascertainable Beneficiary
§ 35-15-415. Reformation to Correct Mistakes
§ 35-15-416. Modification to Achieve Settlor's Tax Objectives