New Jersey Statutes 46:38A-31. Powers of custodian
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 46:38A-31
- Adult: means an individual who has attained the age of 21 years. See New Jersey Statutes 46:38A-2
- Custodial property: means any interest in property transferred to a custodian under this chapter and the income from and proceeds of that interest in property. See New Jersey Statutes 46:38A-2
- Custodian: means a person so designated under R. See New Jersey Statutes 46:38A-2
- Minor: means an individual who has not attained the age of 21 years. See New Jersey Statutes 46:38A-2
- Transferor: means a person who makes a transfer under this chapter. See New Jersey Statutes 46:38A-2
A custodian, acting in a custodial capacity, has all the rights, powers, and authority over custodial property that unmarried adult owners have over their own property, but a custodian may exercise those rights, powers, and authority in that capacity only, and this section does not relieve a custodian from liability for breach of R.S. 46:38A-26 through R.S. 46:38A-30
A custodian may, in his discretion, terminate the custodianship at any time after the minor has attained the age of 18 years, but the power shall not be exercised by the custodian prior to a termination age fixed by the transferor as provided in subsection a. of R.S. 46:38A-52
L. 1987, c. 18, s. 1.