(a)      A married woman, as if she were unmarried:

            (1)      holds her property for her separate use; and

            (2)      may dispose of her property independently.

      (b)      (1)      A married woman may appoint by deed or may petition an equity court to appoint a trustee to hold, use, or dispose of the property on behalf of the married woman.

            (2)      The court shall state in the appointment the powers of the trustee.