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:

(1)  the settlor was domiciled, had a place of abode, or was a national;

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Terms Used In Utah Code 75-7-403

  • 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 both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
(2)  a trustee was domiciled or had a place of business; or

(3)  any trust property was located.

Repealed and Re-enacted by Chapter 89, 2004 General Session