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Georgia Code Title 44. Property § 44-5-116

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this Code section, a personal representative or trustee may make an irrevocable transfer to an adult or trust company as custodian (which custodian may be the personal representative or the trustee) for the benefit of a minor pursuant to Code Section 44-5-119, in the absence of a will or under a will or trust that does not contain an authorization to do so.

(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this Code section, a guardian may make an irrevocable transfer to an adult or trust company as custodian (which custodian may be the guardian) for the benefit of the minor pursuant to Code Section 44-5-119.

(c) A transfer under subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section may be made only if:

(1) The personal representative, trustee, or guardian considers the transfer to be in the best interest of the minor;

(2) The transfer is not prohibited by or inconsistent with provisions of the applicable will, trust agreement, or other governing instrument; and

(3) The transfer is authorized by the court as in the best interest of the minor if such transfer, combined with all prior transfers to the minor under this Code section, in the aggregate exceeds $10,000.00 in value.

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