{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "eptl", "section": "7-1.4", "citation": "EPTL § 7-1.4", "heading": "Purposes for which trust may be created", "text": ["§ 7-1.4 Purposes for which trust may be created", "An express trust may be created for any lawful purpose."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EPT/7-1.4", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "An **express trust may be created for any lawful purpose**. ★ The trust’s purpose must therefore be permitted by law.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/eptl/7-1.4", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}