Virgin Islands Designation of Successor Custodian by Donor Pursuant to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
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SUCCESSOR CUSTODIAN means upon the death of the Custodian the individual designated as the successor custodian on a signature card related to an IUTMA account.
Only one custodian, one beneficiary (i.e., minor) and one successor custodian* can be assigned to an account. *A successor custodian is highly recommended in case of custodian's death.
Generally, when UTMA or UGMA accounts (UTMA/UGMA Accounts) are established, the beneficiary (a minor) becomes the owner of the property at the time of the gift; however, the custodian manages and invests the property on the beneficiary's behalf until the beneficiary reaches the age of majority, at which point the ...
UTMA allows the property to be gifted to a minor without establishing a formal trust. The donor or a custodian manages the property for the minor's benefit until the minor reaches a certain age. Once the child reaches a specified age set by the state, the child will have full control over the property.
What happens when the custodian dies prior to distribution to the minor is extremely problematic. In this case no one has access the account and the minor must wait until the stated age to claim the property. It may require a court order to a new custodian.
If a donor acting as the custodian dies before the account terminates, the account value will be included in the donor's estate for estate tax purposes. If a minor dies before the age of majority, a custodial account is considered part of the minor's estate and is distributed ing to state law.
If appointing a new custodian, the signature of the previous custodian, a death certificate, or an official court document must be provided. If the former minor's legal name has changed, please provide the previous and new names where indicated.
