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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 2Ch. 4Art. 3§ 16550 Qualified Trust Company Definition

§ 16550 Qualified Trust Company Definition

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§ 16550 Qualified Trust Company Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •A 'qualified trust company' is a special part of a bank that handles trusts.
  • •It can be part of a state or national bank in California.
  • •It can also be a company that is allowed to work as a trust company in California.

Example

You want to set up a trust fund for your child's education.

You would go to a qualified trust company, like the trust department of your bank, to help you set it up and manage it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 16550 Qualified Trust Company Definition

As used in this article, “qualified trust company” means the trust department of any State or National bank in this State or a trust company authorized to act as such in this State. (Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 120.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

qualified trust companytrust departmentState or National banktrust company

Related Statutes

  • § 16625 Qualified Trust Company Definition
  • § 16551 Treasurer Security Deposit Authority
  • § 16552 Treasurer'S Security Receipt Responsibility
  • § 16553 Treasurer'S Securities Disposition Authority
  • § 16554 Trust Company Handling Fees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 16550.
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