(a) The validity of a transfer made in a manner prescribed in this subtitle is not affected by:
(1) Failure of the transferor to comply with § 13-309(c) of this subtitle 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 § 13-309(a) of this subtitle; or
(3) Death or incapacity of a person nominated under § 13-303 of this subtitle or designated under § 13-309 of this subtitle as custodian or the disclaimer of the office by that person.
(b) A transfer made under § 13-309 of this subtitle 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 subtitle, 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 subtitle.
(c) By making a transfer, the transferor incorporates in the disposition all the provisions of this subtitle 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 subtitle.
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