Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 18-7 - Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
Section 18-7-7. - Other transfer by fiduciary.

§ 18-7-7. Other transfer by fiduciary.
(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 § 18-7-10, 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 § 18-7-10.
(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 ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in value.
History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 389, § 2.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 18 - Fiduciaries

Chapter 18-7 - Uniform Transfers to Minors Act

Section 18-7-1. - Short title.

Section 18-7-2. - Definitions.

Section 18-7-3. - Scope and jurisdiction.

Section 18-7-4. - Nomination of custodian.

Section 18-7-5. - Transfer by gift or exercise of power of appointment.

Section 18-7-6. - Transfer authorized by will or trust.

Section 18-7-7. - Other transfer by fiduciary.

Section 18-7-8. - Transfer by obligor.

Section 18-7-9. - Receipt for custodial property.

Section 18-7-10. - Manner of creating custodial property and effecting transfer — Designation of initial custodian — Control.

Section 18-7-11. - Single custodianship.

Section 18-7-12. - Validity and effect of transfer.

Section 18-7-13. - Care of custodial property.

Section 18-7-14. - Powers of custodian.

Section 18-7-15. - Use of custodial property.

Section 18-7-16. - Custodian’s expenses, compensation, and bond.

Section 18-7-17. - Exemption of third person from liability.

Section 18-7-18. - Liability to third person.

Section 18-7-19. - Renunciation, resignation, death, or removal of custodian — Designation of successor custodian.

Section 18-7-20. - Accounting by and determination of liability of custodian.

Section 18-7-21. - Termination of custodianship.

Section 18-7-22. - Applicability.

Section 18-7-23. - Effect on existing custodianships.

Section 18-7-24. - Uniformity of application and construction.

Section 18-7-25. - Severability.

Section 18-7-26. - Repeals.