{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "eptl", "section": "7-1.7", "citation": "EPTL § 7-1.7", "heading": "Interest remaining in creator of trust", "text": ["§ 7-1.7 Interest remaining in creator of trust", "Every legal estate and interest not embraced in an express trust and not otherwise disposed of remains in the creator."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EPT/7-1.7", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "Every legal estate or interest that is **not included in an express trust and not otherwise disposed of remains with the trust’s creator**. ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/eptl/7-1.7", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}