Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing the registration and disclosure requirements for securities offerings, relevant if trust interests are considered securities
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary trading of securities and establishing SEC oversight
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation governing tax implications of trust purchases and transfers
Uniform Trust Code (UTC): Model law providing standardized rules for trust creation, administration, and regulation across states
Investment Company Act of 1940: Federal law regulating investment companies and mutual funds, applicable if trust involves investment management
State Trust Codes: State-specific laws governing trust formation, administration, and regulation within individual states
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities within each state
State Property Laws: Laws governing property rights, transfers, and ownership within specific states
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory requirements for securities transactions and disclosures
Banking Regulations: Federal and state regulations governing financial institutions involved in trust transactions
Fiduciary Duty Laws: Legal principles governing trustee responsibilities and obligations to beneficiaries
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations: Federal requirements for preventing and detecting money laundering in financial transactions
Know Your Customer (KYC) Requirements: Regulatory requirements for verifying and documenting the identity of parties involved in financial transactions
USA PATRIOT Act: Federal law including provisions for customer identification and verification in financial transactions
