§ 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
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 18-7-11. - 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 18-7-20. - 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.