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Or. Rev. Stat. § 130.180 (2026)

UTC 407. Evidence of oral trust

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      130.180 UTC 407. Evidence of oral trust. Except as required by a statute other than this chapter, a trust need not be evidenced by a trust instrument. The creation of an oral trust, and the terms of an oral trust, must be established by clear and convincing evidence. [2005 c.348 §27]

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Cited in 3 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2012–2022 · leading case: Hope Presbyterian Church v. Presbyterian Church, 291 P.3d 711 (Or. 2012).
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Hope Presbyterian Church v. Presbyterian Church, 291 P.3d 711 (Or. 2012). · cites it 3× “Generally, a trust, including the settlor’s manifestation of intent to create a trust, “need not be evidenced by a trust instrument [,]” unless required by statute, such as the statute of frauds.”
Nickerson v. Birchfield (Bankr. D. Or. 2022). · cites it 2× “Morgan account proceeds 2 Or. Rev. Stat. § 130.180 . 3 Or. Rev. Stat.”
Hales v. Reed (Bankr. D. Or. 2022). “While the evidence establishes that the parties intended ShinePro to use the deposit to purchase materials for Mr. Hales’ project, there is insufficient evidence to establish that Mr.”
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