Section 407. Evidence of oral trust
Except as required by statute, a trust need not be evidenced by a trust instrument. The creation of an oral trust and its terms shall be established by clear and convincing evidence.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part II - Real and Personal Property and Domestic Relations
Chapter 203e - Massachusetts Uniform Trust Code
Article 4 - Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
Section 401 - Methods of Creating Trust
Section 402 - Requirements for Creation
Section 403 - Trusts Created in Other Jurisdictions
Section 405 - Charitable Purposes; Enforcement
Section 406 - Creation of Trust Induced by Fraud, Duress or Undue Influence
Section 407 - Evidence of Oral Trust
Section 408 - Trust for Care of an Animal
Section 409 - Non-Charitable Trust Without Ascertainable Beneficiary
Section 410 - Modification or Termination of Trust; Proceedings for Approval or Disapproval
Section 411 - Modification or Termination of Non-Charitable Irrevocable Trust by Consent
Section 414 - Modification or Termination of Uneconomic Trust