Connecticut General Statutes Title 45A. Probate Courts and Procedure § 45a-499v. Methods of creating trust

A trust may be created by:  (1) Transfer of property to another person as trustee during the settlor's lifetime, by deed or otherwise, or by will or other disposition taking effect upon the settlor's death;  (2) declaration by the owner of property that the owner holds identifiable property as trustee;  (3) exercise of a power of appointment or distribution in favor of a trustee;  (4) transfer of property pursuant to a statute or judgment that requires property to be administered in the manner of an express trust, including, but not limited to, (A) a trust created by the guardian of the estate of a minor or by the conservator of an estate;  or (B) a trust described in 42 USC 1396p(d)(4), as amended from time to time;  or (5) court order.