Minnesota § 529.10 - EXEMPTION OF THIRD PERSON FROM LIABILITY

Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 529.10 — EXEMPTION OF THIRD PERSON FROM LIABILITY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 529.10. EXEMPTION OF THIRD PERSON FROM LIABILITY

A third person in good faith and without a court order may act on instructions of, or otherwise deal with, a person purporting to make a transfer as, or purporting to act in the capacity of, a custodial trustee. In the absence of knowledge to the contrary, the third person is not responsible for determining:

(1) the validity of the purported custodial trustee's designation;

(2) the propriety of, or the authority under sections 529.01 to 529.19 for, any action of the purported custodial trustee;

(3) the validity or propriety of an instrument executed or instruction given pursuant to sections 529.01 to 529.19 either by the person purporting to make a transfer or declaration or by the purported custodial trustee; or

(4) the propriety of the application of property vested in the purported custodial trustee.

History:

1990 c 476 s 10

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 529.10

What does Minnesota Statutes § 529.10 cover?

Section 529.10 ("EXEMPTION OF THIRD PERSON FROM LIABILITY") 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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