Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

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The intent of the settlor to manifest a trust is essential to the existence of an express trust. It can be manifested by written or spoken words or by conduct. Problems occur, however, when the statute of frauds or statute of wills requires the intention to be in writing. There is no particular form of language.

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