Connecticut General Statutes 45a-499x – Trusts created in other jurisdictions
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
An inter vivos trust is validly created if its creation complies with (1) the law of the jurisdiction in which the trust instrument was executed; or (2) the law of the jurisdiction in which, at the time of creation: (A) The settlor was domiciled, had a place of abode or was a national; (B) a trustee was domiciled or had a place of business; or (C) any trust property was located.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 45a-499x
- Inter vivos: Transfer of property from one living person to another living person.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Property: means anything that may be the subject of ownership, whether real or personal and whether legal or equitable, or any interest therein. See Connecticut General Statutes 45a-499c
- Settlor: means a person, including a testator, that creates or contributes property to a trust. See Connecticut General Statutes 45a-499c
- Trust instrument: means any instrument executed by the settlor, including a will establishing or creating a testamentary trust, that contains terms of the trust, including any amendments thereto. See Connecticut General Statutes 45a-499c