The capacity required of a settlor is the same as that required to make a will and is required to create, amend, revoke, or add property to a trust, to direct the actions of the trustee where permitted, and to exercise powers and rights, if any, reserved or granted to the settlor under the terms of the trust or applicable law.

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 59-09-04.1

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