Ark. Code Ann. § 28-73-401: Methods of creating trust

A trust may be created by:

(1) transfer of property to another person as trustee during the settlor's lifetime or by will or other disposition taking effect upon the settlor's death;

(2) declaration by the owner of property that the owner holds identifiable property as trustee;

(3) exercise of a power of appointment in favor of a trustee; or

(4) an agent under a power of attorney that expressly grants the agent the authority to create a trust.