(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a personal representative or trustee may make an irrevocable transfer to another adult or trust company as custodian for the benefit of a minor pursuant to § 13-309 of this subtitle, in the absence of a will or under a will or trust that does not contain an authorization to do so.
(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a conservator may make an irrevocable transfer to another adult or trust company as custodian for the benefit of the minor pursuant to § 13-309 of this subtitle.
(c) A transfer under subsection (a) or (b) of this section may be made only if:
(1) The personal representative, trustee, or conservator considers the transfer to be in the best interest of the minor;
(2) The transfer is not prohibited by or inconsistent with provisions of the applicable will, trust agreement, or other governing instrument; and
(3) The transfer is authorized by the court if it exceeds $10,000 in value.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 13 - Protection of Minors, Disabled Persons, Susceptible Adults, and Older Adults
Subtitle 3 - Maryland Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
Section 13-301 - Estates and Trusts
Section 13-302 - Law Governing
Section 13-303 - Contingent Transfers
Section 13-304 - Irrevocable Transfer to Custodian by Individual
Section 13-305 - Irrevocable Transfer by Personal Representative or Trustee
Section 13-307 - Irrevocable Transfer by Other Persons Holding Property or Owing Debt to Minor
Section 13-308 - Receipt and Discharge
Section 13-309 - Creation of Custodial Property; When Transfer Made
Section 13-310 - Nature of Custodianship
Section 13-311 - Effect of Transfer
Section 13-312 - Duties and Powers of Custodian
Section 13-313 - Rights of Custodian; Liability
Section 13-314 - Delivery or Payment to Minor or for Minor's Use and Benefit
Section 13-315 - Compensation of Custodian; Bond
Section 13-316 - Liability of Third Persons Dealing With Custodian
Section 13-317 - Claims Against Custodial Property
Section 13-320 - Transfer of Property to Minor
Section 13-321 - Applicability of Subtitle
Section 13-322 - Validation of Prior Transfers