Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Primary federal law governing secured transactions, particularly Article 9 which regulates security interests in personal property

Trust Indenture Act of 1939: Federal law governing the qualification of trustees and the provisions of trust indentures for public debt securities

Securities Acts: Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 governing the issuance and trading of securities

Dodd-Frank Act: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act providing regulatory framework for financial institutions and transactions

State Trust Laws: State-specific legislation governing trust formation, administration, and enforcement, including the Uniform Trust Code where adopted

State Security Interest Laws: State-specific requirements for perfection and recording of security interests, including filing requirements

U.S. Bankruptcy Code: Federal bankruptcy laws affecting security interests, creditor rights, and priority in bankruptcy proceedings

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax provisions relating to trusts, including tax treatment of trust arrangements and FATCA compliance requirements

SEC Regulations: Federal securities regulations governing registration, disclosure, and ongoing compliance requirements for security arrangements

State Property Laws: State-specific laws governing property rights, transfers, and encumbrances

State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation

Trustee Qualification Rules: Federal and state requirements governing trustee eligibility, duties, and responsibilities