Effective: January 1, 2007
Latest Legislation: House Bill 416 - 126th General Assembly
A trust may be created only to the extent that its purposes are lawful, not contrary to public policy, and possible to achieve. A trust exists, and its assets shall be held, for the benefit of its beneficiaries in accordance with the interests of the beneficiaries in the trust.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 5804 | Creation, Modification, Revocation, and Termination
Section 5804.01 | Methods of Creation of Trusts.
Section 5804.02 | General Requirements for Creation of Trust.
Section 5804.03 | Validity of Nontestamentary Trusts.
Section 5804.04 | Trust Purposes Must Be Legitimate.
Section 5804.05 | Purposes of Charitable Trust - Enforcement.
Section 5804.06 | Trust Induced by Fraud, Duress, or Undue Influence Void.
Section 5804.07 | Written Instrument Not Required.
Section 5804.08 | Trust to Provide for Care of Animal.
Section 5804.09 | Trust Created for Noncharitable Purpose.
Section 5804.10 | Termination of Trust by Revocation or by Terms.
Section 5804.11 | Termination or Modification of Noncharitable Irrevocable Trust.
Section 5804.12 | Judicial Action Due to Change of Circumstances.
Section 5804.13 | Judicial Action Where Charitable Purpose Frustrated.
Section 5804.14 | Termination or Modification Where Costs Exceed Value.
Section 5804.15 | Reformation to Conform to Settlor's Intention.
Section 5804.16 | Modification to Achieve Settlor's Tax Objectives.