No particular words are required for the creation of an express trust, it being sufficient that a trust is clearly intended.
Civil Code · Book IV: Obligations and Contracts · Title V: Trusts
Chapter 2: Express Trusts
Current text, as of October 24, 2026
No particular words are required for the creation of an express trust, it being sufficient that a trust is clearly intended.
Consolidated by Alleba from the text of Republic Act No. 386 (Lawphil and the Supreme Court E-Library). Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only. For information and research only, and not legal advice. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.