Mississippi § 91-20-13 - Transfer by personal representative, trustee, or conservator to another adult or trust company as custodian without authorization by will or trust; prerequisites.
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§ 91-20-13. Transfer by personal representative, trustee, or conservator to another adult or trust company as custodian without authorization by will or trust; prerequisites.
Subject to subsection (3), a personal representative or trustee may make an irrevocable transfer to another adult or trust company as custodian for the benefit of a minor pursuant to Section 91-20-19, in the absence of a will or under a will or trust that does not contain an authorization to do so. Subject to subsection (3), a conservator may make an irrevocable transfer to another adult or trust company as custodian for the benefit of the minor pursuant to Section 91-20-19. A transfer under subsection (1) or (2) may be made only if (a) the personal representative, trustee or conservator considers the transfer to be in the best interest of the minor, (b) the transfer is not prohibited by or inconsistent with provisions of the applicable will, trust agreement or other governing instrument, and (c) the transfer is authorized by the court if it exceeds Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) in value.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 91-20-13 ("Transfer by personal representative, trustee, or conservator to another adult or trust company as custodian without authorization by will or trust; prerequisites.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. 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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