Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA. Accounts A UTMA account is established as a Personal Account with the minor designated as the Primary Account Holder on the Account. The Account is opened by the custodian with funds gifted to the minor, and delivered to the custodian for the benefit of the minor under the Washington UTMA, as defined by, in accordance with, and to include all the provisions of the Washington UTMA (RCW 11.114 et seq.) as may be amended, amended and restated, or otherwise modified from time to time. The custodian will be designated as Authorized Signer on the Account. The custodian shall only use the funds in the Account for the exclusive use and benefit of the minor and is the only party authorized to make withdrawals from or to close the Account unless otherwise directed by a court. In the event of the death, resignation, or incapacity of the custodian or any acting successor custodian, we may place a hold on the Account until a successor custodian is lawfully appointed or we receive instructions to withdraw funds from any person authorized by law or order of the court authorizing such withdrawal. We are not required to change the Account status when the minor reaches the age of majority unless the custodian or the court authorizes us to do so in writing, or upon proof that the custodian and all named successor custodians are deceased, resigned, or are otherwise incapacitated.
Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA. If You have opened the account as custodian under the Connecticut Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, Your rights and duties are governed by that Act. You must include the minor’s Social Security Number on the signature card. You will not be allowed to pledge the account as collateral for a secured loan.
