North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 36C. North Carolina Uniform Trust Code § 36C-4-401. Methods of creating trust

(1) Transfer of property by a settlor to a person as trustee during the settlor's lifetime or by will or other disposition taking effect upon the settlor's death including either of the following:

(2) Declaration by the owner of property that the owner holds identifiable property as trustee unless the transfer of title of that property is otherwise required by law.

(3) Exercise of a power of appointment in favor of a trustee.

(4) A court by judgment, order, or decree, including the establishment of a trust pursuant to section 1396p(d)(4) of Title 42 of the United States Code.