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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 2Ch. 4.5Art. 3§ 16625 Qualified Trust Company Definition

§ 16625 Qualified Trust Company Definition

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§ 16625 Qualified Trust Company Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •A 'qualified trust company' is a special part of a bank that handles trusts.
  • •It can also be a company that is allowed to work with trusts in the state.
  • •These companies must follow the state's rules to be called 'qualified'.

Example

You want to set up a trust fund for your kid's college money.

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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§ 16625 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. 1976, Ch. 349.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

qualified trust companytrust departmentstate or national banktrust company

Related Statutes

  • § 16550 Qualified Trust Company Definition
  • § 16626 Treasurer Security Deposit Authority
  • § 16627 Treasurer'S Security Deposit Receipts
  • § 16628 Treasurer'S Securities Disposition Authority
  • § 16629 Trustee Handling Fees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 16625.
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