Rhode Island § 18-7-6 - Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
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§ 18-7-6. Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
R.I. Gen. Laws § 18-7-6
§ 18-7-6. Transfer authorized by will or trust.
(a) A personal representative or trustee may make an irrevocable transfer pursuant to § 18-7-10 to a custodian for the benefit of a minor as authorized in the governing will or trust.
(b) If the testator or settlor has nominated a custodian under § 18-7-4 to receive the custodial property, the transfer must be made to that person.
(c) If the testator or settlor has not nominated a custodian under § 18-7-4 or all persons nominated as custodian die before the transfer or are unable, decline, or are ineligible to serve, the personal representative or the trustee, as the case may be, shall designate the custodian from among those eligible to serve as custodian for property of that kind under § 18-7-10(a).
History of Section.
P.L. 1985, ch. 389, § 2.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 18-7-6
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 18-7-6 cover?
Section 18-7-6 ("Uniform Transfers to Minors Act") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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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