§ 7-6.7 Transfer by obligor

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Terms Used In N.Y. Estates, Powers and Trusts Law 7-6.7

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.

(a) Subject to paragraphs (b) and (c), a person not subject to 7-6.5 or 7-6.6 who holds property of or owes a liquidated debt to a minor not having a guardian may make an irrevocable transfer to a custodian for the benefit of the minor pursuant to 7-6.9.

(b) If a person having the right to do so under 7-6.3 has nominated a custodian under that section to receive the custodial property, the transfer must be made to that person.

(c) If no custodian has been nominated under 7-6.3, or all persons so nominated as custodian die before the transfer or are unable, decline, or are ineligible to serve, a transfer under this section may be made to an adult member of the minor's family, unless the property exceeds fifty thousand dollars in value, or to a trust company.