(a) The validity of a transfer made in a manner prescribed in this chapter is not affected by:
(1) Failure of the transferor to comply with section 35-5A-10(c) concerning possession and control;
(2) Designation of an ineligible custodian, except designation of the transferor in the case of property for which the transferor is ineligible to serve as custodian under section 35-5A-10(a); or
(3) Death or incapacity of a person nominated under section 35-5A-4 or designated under section 35-5A-10 as custodian or the disclaimer of the office by that person.
(b) A transfer made pursuant to section 35-5A-10 is irrevocable, and conveys to the minor indefeasibly vested title to the custodial property, but the custodian has the rights, powers, duties, and authority provided in this chapter, and neither the minor nor the minor's legal representative has any right, power, duty, or authority with respect to the custodial property except as provided in this chapter. Neither the minor nor the minor's legal representative can transfer by assignment or otherwise custodial property.
(c) By making a transfer, the transferor incorporates in the disposition all the provisions of this chapter and grants to the custodian, and to any third person dealing with a person designated as custodian, the respective powers, rights, and immunities provided in this chapter.
(d) Making a transfer to a custodian pursuant to this chapter does not authorize the custodian to settle or release a claim of the minor against the transferor or a third party.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 5A - Uniform Transfers to Minors Act.
Section 35-5A-1 - Short Title.
Section 35-5A-2 - Definitions.
Section 35-5A-4 - Nomination of Custodian.
Section 35-5A-5 - Transfer by Gift or Exercise of Power of Appointment.
Section 35-5A-6 - Transfer by Will or Trust.
Section 35-5A-7 - Other Transfer by Fiduciary.
Section 35-5A-8 - Transfer by Obligor.
Section 35-5A-9 - Receipt and Discharge for Transfer of Custodial Property.
Section 35-5A-11 - Transfer to Be for One Minor; Only One Custodian; Single Custodianship.
Section 35-5A-13 - Powers and Duties of Custodian as to Custodial Property Generally.
Section 35-5A-14 - Custodian Has Rights and Powers That Unmarried Adult Would Have as to Property.
Section 35-5A-15 - Delivery, Payment, or Expenditure of Custodial Property for Benefit of Minor.
Section 35-5A-16 - Custodian's Expenses, Compensation, and Bond.
Section 35-5A-17 - Exemption of Third Person From Liability for Good Faith Dealings With Custodian.
Section 35-5A-18 - Claims Against Custodial Property; Personal Liability of Custodian and Minor.
Section 35-5A-20 - Accounting by and Determining of Liability of Custodian.
Section 35-5A-22 - Applicability of Chapter.
Section 35-5A-24 - Uniformity of Application and Construction.