South Dakota Code § 55-1-4

Creation of express trust--Words or acts of trustor
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An express trust is created as to the trustor and beneficiary by any words or acts of the trustor indicating with reasonable certainty:
(1) An intention on the part of the trustor to create a trust; and
(2) The subject, purpose, and beneficiary of the trust.
Any express trust that concerns real property shall also be evidenced in writing.

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