District Of Columbia § 21-306 - Other transfers by fiduciary.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 21-306 — Other transfers by fiduciary., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-306. Other transfers by fiduciary.
21-306Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a personal representative or trustee may make an irrevocable transfer to another adult or to a trust company, as custodian, for the benefit of a minor pursuant to section 21-309, in the absence of a will or under a will or trust that does not contain an authorization to do so.
Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a conservator may make an irrevocable transfer to another adult or to a trust company, as custodian, for the benefit of the minor pursuant to section 21-309.
A transfer under subsection (a) or (b) of this section may be made only if the following occur:
The personal representative, the trustee, or the conservator considers the transfer to be in the best interests of the minor;
The transfer is not prohibited by or inconsistent with the provisions of the applicable will, trust agreement, or other governing instrument; and
The transfer is authorized by the court if it exceeds $10,000 in value.
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What does D.C. Code § 21-306 cover?
Section 21-306 ("Other transfers by fiduciary.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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