(a) This chapter applies to a transfer that refers to this chapter in the designation under section 35-5A-10(a) by which the transfer is made if at the time of the transfer, the transferor, the minor, or the custodian is a resident of this state or the custodial property is located in this state. The custodianship so created remains subject to this chapter despite a subsequent change in residence of a transferor, the minor, or the custodian, or the removal of custodial property from this state. The custodianship so created remains subject to this chapter, even though the custodian so nominated subsequently declines to serve through renunciation or resignation.
(b) A person designated as custodian under this chapter is subject to personal jurisdiction in this state with respect to any matter relating to the custodianship.
(c) A transfer that purports to be made and which is valid under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act, or a substantially similar act, of another state is governed by the law of the designated state and may be executed and is enforceable in this state if at the time of the transfer, the transferor, the minor, or the custodian is a resident of the designated state or the custodial property is located in the designated state.
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.