Definitions

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The following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Trust" means the following:

An express trust, private or charitable, with additions thereto, wherever and however created; or

A trust created or determined by a judgment or decree under which the trust is to be administered in the manner of an express trust.

"Trust" excludes the following:

Constructive trusts, other than those described in paragraph (a)(ii) of this section, and resulting trusts;

Guardianships and conservatorships;

Executors and administrators of decedent's estates;

Totten trust accounts;

Custodial arrangements pursuant to the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act or the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act of any state;

Business trusts that are taxed as partnerships or corporations;

Investment trusts subject to regulation under the laws of this state or any other jurisdiction;

Common trust funds;

Voting trusts;

Security arrangements;

Transfers in trust for purpose of suit or enforcement of a claim of right;

Liquidation trusts; or

Any arrangement under which a person is nominee or escrowee for another.

"Trustee" means an original, additional, or successor trustee, whether or not appointed or confirmed by a court.

"Trust instrument" means a written instrument which creates, defines or determines a trust, including, but not limited to, a last will and testament of a decedent.


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