Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 46:38-21

  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • 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.
Only the following persons are eligible to be custodians: the donor of the custodial property, an adult, a guardian of the minor and a trust company. There may not be more than one custodian of the same custodial property at the same time.

L. 1963, c. 177, s. 9. Amended by L.1981, c. 377, s. 8, eff. March 1, 1982; repealed R.S. 46:38A-57 (effective July 1, 2007).