(a)  This chapter applies to a transfer or declaration creating a custodial trust that refers to this chapter if, at the time of the transfer or declaration, the transferor, beneficiary, or custodial trustee is a resident of or has its principal place of business in this state or custodial trust property is located in this state. The custodial trust remains subject to this chapter despite a later change in residence or principal place of business of the transferor, beneficiary, or custodial trustee, or removal of the custodial trust property from this state.

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 18-13-19

  • 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
  • Beneficiary: means an individual for whom property has been transferred to or held under a declaration of trust by a custodial trustee for the individual's use and benefit under this chapter. See Rhode Island General Laws 18-13-1
  • Custodial trust property: means an interest in property transferred to or held under a declaration of trust by a custodial trustee under this chapter and the income from and proceeds of that interest. See Rhode Island General Laws 18-13-1
  • Custodial trustee: means a person designated as trustee of a custodial trust under this chapter or a substitute or successor to the designated person. See Rhode Island General Laws 18-13-1
  • State: means a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. See Rhode Island General Laws 18-13-1
  • Transferor: means a person who creates a custodial trust by transfer or declaration. See Rhode Island General Laws 18-13-1
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.

(b)  A transfer made pursuant to an act of another state substantially similar to this chapter is governed by the law of that state and may be enforced in this state.

History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 623, § 1.