A trust not created by will is validly created if its creation complies with the law of the jurisdiction in which the trust instrument was executed, or the law of the jurisdiction in which at the time of creation the settlor was domiciled, had a place of abode, or was a national; a trustee was domiciled or had a place of business; or any trust property was located.

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 59-12-03

  • 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: includes property, real and personal. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.