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urn: urn:us-la:rs:9:1761
citation: "R.S. 9:1761"
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breadcrumb: "Title 9 › Code Preliminary Title › Code Book III › Code Title II › Chapter 1 › Part II › Subpart C"
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# Settlor defined

A settlor is a person who creates a trust. A person who subsequently transfers property to the trustee of an existing trust is not a settlor.