(a) A custodian shall: (1) Take control of custodial property; (2) register or record title to custodial property if appropriate; and (3) collect, hold, manage, invest and reinvest custodial property.
(b) In dealing with custodial property, a custodian shall observe the standard of care that would be observed by a prudent person of discretion and intelligence who is seeking a reasonable income and the preservation of such person's capital. The custodian shall not be limited by any other statute restricting investments by fiduciaries. However, a custodian, in the custodian's discretion and without liability to the minor or the minor's estate, may retain any custodial property received from a transferor.
(c) A custodian may invest in or pay premiums on life insurance or endowment policies on (1) the life of the minor only if the minor or the minor's estate is the sole beneficiary, or (2) the life of another person in whom the minor has an insurable interest only to the extent that the minor, the minor's estate or the custodian in the capacity of custodian, is the owner of the policy.
(d) A custodian at all times shall keep custodial property separate and distinct from all other property in a manner sufficient to identify it clearly as custodial property of the minor. Custodial property consisting of an undivided interest is so identified if the minor's interest is held as a tenant in common and is fixed. Custodial property subject to recordation is so identified if it is recorded, and custodial property subject to registration is so identified if it is either registered, or held in an account designated, in the name of the custodian, followed in substance by the words: “as a custodian for .... (name of minor) under the Connecticut Uniform Transfers to Minors Act”.
(e) A custodian shall keep records of all transactions with respect to custodial property, including information necessary for the preparation of the minor's tax returns, and shall make them available for inspection at reasonable intervals by any parent or legal representative of the minor or by the minor if the minor has attained the age of twelve years.
(P.A. 95-117, S. 13.)
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure
Chapter 802d - Connecticut Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
Section 45a-557. - Short title: Connecticut Uniform Transfers to Minors Act.
Section 45a-557a. - Definitions.
Section 45a-557b. - Scope and jurisdiction.
Section 45a-558. - Nomination of custodian.
Section 45a-558a. - Transfer by gift or exercise of power.
Section 45a-558b. - Transfer authorized by will or trust.
Section 45a-558c. - Other transfer by fiduciary.
Section 45a-558d. - Transfer by obligor.
Section 45a-558e. - Receipt for custodial property.
Section 45a-558g. - Single guardianship.
Section 45a-558h. - Validity and effect of transfer.
Section 45a-558i. - Care and control of custodial property.
Section 45a-558j. - Powers of custodian.
Section 45a-558k. - Use of custodial property. Distribution to a trust.
Section 45a-559. - Custodian's expenses, compensation and bond.
Section 45a-559a. - Exemption of third party from liability.
Section 45a-559b. - Liability to third persons.
Section 45a-559d. - Accounting by and determination of liability of custodian.
Section 45a-559e. - Termination of custodianship.
Section 45a-560. - Applicability.
Section 45a-560a. - Effect on existing custodianships.
Section 45a-560b. - Uniformity of application and construction.