High‑Level Legal References
This page summarizes statutes commonly relied upon for recognition and administration. It is informational, not legal advice.
- E‑SIGN Act — 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq. (validity of electronic records and signatures)
- Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) — as enacted by applicable states
- Remote Online Notarization (RON) — West Virginia Code § 39‑4‑37 et seq. (and comparable laws of other states)
- Garn–St Germain Depository Institutions Act — 12 U.S.C. § 1701j‑3(d)(8) (transfer to inter vivos trust)
- Fiduciary & Trust Taxation — Internal Revenue Code Subchapter J (IRC §§ 641–685)
- Full Faith and Credit — U.S. Const. art. IV, § 1 (recognition across states)
Jurisdictional notes: The Trust is organized under West Virginia law. Venue and administration may involve other jurisdictions where property, accounts, or beneficiaries are located.