SDCL § 55-1-4: Creation of express trust--Words or acts of trustor.

An express trust is created as to the trustor and beneficiary by any words or acts of the trustor indicating with reasonable certainty:

(1) An intention on the part of the trustor to create a trust; and

(2) The subject, purpose, and beneficiary of the trust.

Any express trust that concerns real property shall also be evidenced in writing.