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Trust Indenture Act of 1939: Federal law governing the qualification and responsibilities of trustees under trust indentures for certain types of debt securities

Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing securities offerings and registration requirements, applicable if the trust involves securities

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation governing the tax implications and treatment of trust arrangements and distributions

Uniform Trust Code: Model law providing standardized rules for trust administration and management across participating states

Bank Secrecy Act: Federal law requiring financial institutions to assist government agencies in detecting and preventing money laundering

State Trust Codes: State-specific laws governing trust formation, administration, and enforcement within the particular jurisdiction

State Property Laws: State-specific regulations governing property rights, transfers, and recordation requirements

State Banking Regulations: State-specific rules governing banking operations and trust services within the state

State Securities Laws: State-specific regulations (Blue Sky Laws) governing securities offerings and transactions within the state

Fiduciary Duties: Common law principles defining the obligations of trustees to act in the best interest of beneficiaries

Prudent Investor Rule: Legal standard requiring trustees to invest trust assets as a prudent investor would, considering the purposes, terms, and circumstances of the trust

Rule Against Perpetuities: Common law rule limiting the duration of certain property interests in a trust

Uniform Prudent Investor Act: Model law providing standards for trustee investment and management of trust assets

Uniform Principal and Income Act: Model law governing the allocation of receipts and disbursements between principal and income in trust administration

IRS Regulations: Federal tax regulations specific to trust taxation, reporting requirements, and compliance