72-26-703. Use of custodial property. (1) A custodian may deliver or pay to the minor or expend for the minor's benefit so much of the custodial property as the custodian considers advisable for the use and benefit of the minor, without court order and without regard to:
(a) the duty or ability of the custodian personally or of any other person to support the minor; or
(b) any other income or property of the minor which may be applicable or available for that purpose.
(2) On petition of an interested person or the minor if the minor has attained the age of 14 years, the court may order the custodian to deliver or pay to the minor or expend for the minor's benefit so much of the custodial property as the court considers advisable for the use and benefit of the minor.
(3) A delivery, payment, or expenditure under this section is in addition to, not in substitution for, and does not affect any obligation of a person to support the minor.
History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 102, L. 1985.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 72. Estates, Trusts, and Fiduciary Relationships
Chapter 26. Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
Part 7. Administration by Custodian -- Liability
72-26-701. Powers of custodian
72-26-702. Care of custodial property
72-26-703. Use of custodial property
72-26-704. Custodian's expenses, compensation, and bond