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 subsection C of § 64.2-1908 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 subsection A of § 64.2-1908; or
3. Death or incapacity of a person nominated under § 64.2-1902 or designated under § 64.2-1908 as custodian or the disclaimer of the office by that person.
B. A transfer made pursuant to § 64.2-1908 is irrevocable, and the custodial property is indefeasibly vested in the minor, but the custodian has all 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.
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.
1988, c. 516, § 31-47; 2012, c. 614.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 64.2 - Wills, Trusts, and Fiduciaries
Chapter 19 - Virginia Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
§ 64.2-1901. Scope and jurisdiction
§ 64.2-1902. Nomination of custodian
§ 64.2-1903. Transfer by gift or exercise of power of appointment
§ 64.2-1904. Transfer authorized by will or trust
§ 64.2-1905. Other transfer by fiduciary
§ 64.2-1906. Transfer by obligor
§ 64.2-1907. Receipt for custodial property
§ 64.2-1909. Single and joint custodians
§ 64.2-1910. Validity and effect of transfer
§ 64.2-1911. Care of custodial property; duties of custodian
§ 64.2-1912. Powers of custodian
§ 64.2-1913. Use of custodial property
§ 64.2-1914. Custodian's expenses, compensation, and bond
§ 64.2-1915. Exemption of third person from liability
§ 64.2-1916. Liability to third persons
§ 64.2-1918. Accounting by and determination of liability of custodian
§ 64.2-1919. Termination of custodianship