Section 15206.
Cal. Probate Code - PROB § 15206.
in effectA trust in relation to real property is not valid unless evidenced by one of the following methods:
(a)
By a written instrument signed by the trustee, or by the trustee’s agent if authorized in writing to do so.
(b)
By a written instrument conveying the trust property signed by the settlor, or by the settlor’s agent if authorized in writing to do so.
(c)
By operation of law.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026