§401. Methods of creating trust 
A trust may be created by:   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]
1.  Transfer of property.  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;   
[PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 
2.  Declaration.  Declaration by the owner of property that the owner holds identifiable property as trustee; or   
[PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 
3.  Exercise of power.  Exercise of a power of appointment in favor of a trustee.   
[PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 
SECTION HISTORY 
PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE
Chapter 4: CREATION, VALIDITY, MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION OF TRUST
18-B §401. Methods of creating trust
18-B §402. Requirements for creation
18-B §403. Trusts created in other jurisdictions
18-B §405. Charitable purposes; enforcement
18-B §406. Creation of trust induced by fraud, duress or undue influence
18-B §407. Evidence of oral trust
18-B §408. Trust for care of animal
18-B §409. Noncharitable trust without ascertainable beneficiary
18-B §410. Modification or termination of trust; proceedings for approval or disapproval
18-B §411. Modification or termination of noncharitable irrevocable trust by consent
18-B §414. Modification or termination of uneconomic trust
18-B §415. Reformation to correct mistakes