Section 1. No trust concerning land, except such as may arise or result by implication of law, shall be created or declared unless by a written instrument signed by the party creating or declaring the trust or by his attorney.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part II - Real and Personal Property and Domestic Relations
Section 1 - Trusts in Realty; Necessity of Writing
Section 2 - Record of Trust; Notice
Section 3 - Purchasers Without Notice
Section 3a - Trusts for Benefit of Employees; Rule Against Perpetuities
Section 4 - Testamentary Trustee; Appointment
Section 4a - Definitions Applicable to This Section and Sec. 4b
Section 4b - Fiduciaries; Disclosure Statements; Contents
Section 14b - Securities Held by Fiduciaries; Powers of Fiduciaries; Records and Certification
Section 42 - Trusts for the Benefit of Creditors; Termination of Trust