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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The validity of a transfer made in a manner prescribed in ss. 54.854 to 54.898 is not affected by:
(a) Failure of the transferor to comply with s. 54.870(3) concerning possession and control;
(b) Designation of an ineligible custodian, except designation of the transferor in the case of property for which the transferor is ineligible to serve as custodian under s. 54.870(1); or
(2) A transfer made under s. 54.870 is irrevocable, and the custodial property is indefeasibly vested in the minor, but the custodian has all the rights, powers, duties and authority provided in ss. 54.854 to 54.898, and neither the minor nor the minor's legal representative has any right, power, duty or authority with respect to the custodial property except as provided in ss. 54.854 to 54.898.
(3) By making a transfer, the transferor incorporates in the disposition all of the provisions of ss. 54.854 to 54.898 and grants to the custodian, and to any 3rd person dealing with a person designated as custodian, the respective powers, rights and immunities provided in ss. 54.854 to 54.898.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Social Services (Ch. 46 to 58) § 54.874. Validity and effect of transfer - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/social-services-ch-46-to-58/wi-st-54-874/
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