A Rhode Island Affidavit of Trust is a legal document which establishes a trust in the state of Rhode Island. The trust, which must be created for a specific purpose, is established by a trust or (the person creating the trust) transferring property to a trustee (the person who holds the trust). The trust or also appoints a beneficiary, who is the person who ultimately benefits from the trust. There are two types of Rhode Island Affidavits of Trust: revocable and irrevocable trusts. A revocable trust can be modified or revoked by the trust or during their lifetime. An irrevocable trust, however, cannot be modified or revoked once it is established. Both types of trusts must be properly funded with specific assets, and the trust or must provide the trustee with directions on how to manage and distribute the assets. The Rhode Island Affidavit of Trust must be signed by the trust or and witnessed by two witnesses who are not related to the trust or. The trust must also be notarized in order to be legally valid.