# RCW 11.98.012: RCW 11.98.012: Trust creation—Other jurisdictions

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C98_S012

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 11.98.012
- **Heading:** RCW 11.98.012: Trust creation—Other jurisdictions
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 11 / Chapter 98 / Section 012

## Text

A trust not created by will is validly created if its creation complies with the law of the jurisdiction in which the trust instrument was executed, or the law of the jurisdiction in which, at the time of creation or in the case of a revocable trust, at the time the trust became irrevocable: (1) The trustor was domiciled, had a residence, or was a national; (2) The trustee was domiciled or had a place of business; or (3) Any trust property was located.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 11.98.002 RCW 11.98.002: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C98_S002.md)
- [RCW 11.98.005 RCW 11.98.005: Trust situs and governing law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C98_S005.md)
- [RCW 11.98.008 RCW 11.98.008: Trust creation—Methods.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C98_S008.md)
- [RCW 11.98.009 RCW 11.98.009: Application of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C98_S009.md)
- [RCW 11.98.011 RCW 11.98.011: Trust creation—Requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C98_S011.md)
- [RCW 11.98.012 RCW 11.98.012: Trust creation—Other jurisdictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C98_S012.md)
- [RCW 11.98.013 RCW 11.98.013: Trust creation—Allowable purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C98_S013.md)
- [RCW 11.98.014 RCW 11.98.014: Trust creation—Oral trusts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C98_S014.md)
- [RCW 11.98.015 RCW 11.98.015: Noncharitable trusts without ascertainable beneficiaries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C98_S015.md)
- [RCW 11.98.016 RCW 11.98.016: Exercise of powers by co-trustees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C98_S016.md)
- [RCW 11.98.017 RCW 11.98.017: Trusteeship—Accepting and declining—Powers without acceptance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C98_S017.md)
- [RCW 11.98.019 RCW 11.98.019: Relinquishment of powers by trustee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C98_S019.md)
- [RCW 11.98.029 RCW 11.98.029: Resignation of trustee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C98_S029.md)
- [RCW 11.98.039 RCW 11.98.039: Nonjudicial change of trustee—Judicial appointment or change of trustee—Liability and duties of successor fiduciary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C98_S039.md)

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