Sec. 19. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a transferor may not terminate a custodial trust.

     (b) A custodial trust may be terminated by the beneficiary if the beneficiary is not incapacitated. In order to terminate the trust, the beneficiary must deliver to the custodial trustee a writing that:

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 30-2-8.6-19

  • beneficiary: means an individual for whom property:

    Indiana Code 30-2-8.6-6

  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • incapacitated: has the meaning set forth in Indiana Code 30-2-8.6-10
  • transferor: means a person who creates a custodial trust by transfer or declaration. See Indiana Code 30-2-8.6-16
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
(1) is signed by the beneficiary; and

(2) declares the termination of the custodial trust.

     (c) If not previously terminated, a custodial trust terminates on the death of the beneficiary.

As added by P.L.3-2003, SEC.1.