Trust creation — Methods.
RCW 11.98.008
in effectA trust may be created by: (1) Transfer of property to another person as trustee during the trustor's lifetime or by will or other disposition taking effect upon the trustor's death; (2) Declaration by the owner of property that the owner holds identifiable property as trustee; or (3) Exercise of a power of appointment in favor of a trustee.
A trust may be created by:
(1) Transfer of property to another person as trustee during the trustor's lifetime or by will or other disposition taking effect upon the trustor's death;
(2) Declaration by the owner of property that the owner holds identifiable property as trustee; or
(3) Exercise of a power of appointment in favor of a trustee.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=11.98&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026
