Minnesota § 527.39 - ACCOUNTING BY AND DETERMINATION OF LIABILITY OF CUSTODIAN
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 527.39 — ACCOUNTING BY AND DETERMINATION OF LIABILITY OF CUSTODIAN, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 527.39. ACCOUNTING BY AND DETERMINATION OF LIABILITY OF CUSTODIAN
(a) A minor who has attained the age of 14 years, the minor's guardian or legal representative, an adult member of the minor's family, a transferor, or a transferor's legal representative may petition the court (i) for an accounting by the custodian or the custodian's legal representative; or (ii) for a determination of responsibility, as between the custodial property and the custodian personally, for claims against the custodial property unless the responsibility has been adjudicated in an action under section 527.37 to which the minor or the minor's legal representative was a party.
(b) A successor custodian may petition the court for an accounting by the predecessor custodian.
(c) The court, in a proceeding under this chapter or in any other proceeding, may require or permit the custodian or the custodian's legal representative to account.
(d) If a custodian is removed under section 527.38, paragraph (f), the court shall require an accounting and order delivery of the custodial property and records to the successor custodian and the execution of all instruments required for transfer of the custodial property.
History:
1985 c 221 s 19; 2005 c 10 art 4 s 26
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 527.39
What does Minnesota Statutes § 527.39 cover?
Section 527.39 ("ACCOUNTING BY AND DETERMINATION OF LIABILITY OF CUSTODIAN") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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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