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Code · South Dakota · Title 55 · Chapter 55-1

55-1-4. Creation of express trust--Words or acts of trustor.

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An express trust is created as to the trustor and beneficiary by any words or acts of the trustor indicating with reasonable certainty:
(1)An intention on the part of the trustor to create a trust; and
(2)The subject, purpose, and beneficiary of the trust.
Any express trust that concerns real property shall also be evidenced in writing.
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