Except as required by any provision of the general statutes other than sections 45a-487j to 45a-487t, inclusive, and 45a-499a to 45a-500s, inclusive, a trust need not be evidenced by a written trust instrument, but the creation and terms of an oral trust, other than a charitable trust, may be established only by clear and convincing evidence.

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Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 45a-499bb

  • Charitable trust: means a trust, or part of a trust, created (A) for a charitable purpose described in section 45a-499z. See Connecticut General Statutes 45a-499c
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • 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