California · Probate Code

PROB §16604: (a) This chapter applies to a trust, whenever created, that has its principal place of administration in this state, subject to all of the following rules: (1) If the trust was created before January

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(a) This chapter applies to a trust, whenever created, that has its principal place of administration in this state, subject to all of the following rules: (1) If the trust was created before January 1, 2024, this chapter applies only to a decision or action occurring on or after that date. (2) If the principal place of administration of the trust is changed to this state on or after January 1, 2024, this chapter applies only to a decision or action occurring on or after the date of the change. (b) Without precluding other means to establish a sufficient connection with the designated jurisdiction in a directed trust, terms of the trust that designate the principal place of administration of the trust are valid and controlling if all of the following are met: (1) A trustee’s principal place of business is located in, or a trustee is a resident of, the designated jurisdiction. (2) A trust director’s principal place of business is located in, or a trust director is a resident of, the designated jurisdiction. (3) All or part of the administration occurs in the designated jurisdiction.

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