§ 45a-558h — Validity and effect of transfer.

(a) The validity of a transfer made in a manner prescribed in sections 45a-557 to 45a-560b, inclusive, is not affected by: (1) Failure of the transferor to comply with subsection (c) of section 45a-558f concerning possession and control; (2) 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 subsection (a) of section 45a-558f; or (3) death or incapacity of a person nominated under section 45a-558 or designated under section 45a-558f as custodian or the disclaimer of the office by that person. (b) A transfer made pursuant to section 45a-558f 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 sections 45a-557 to 45a-560b , inclusive, 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 sections 45a-557 to 45a-560b , inclusive. (c) By making a transfer, the transferor incorporates in the disposition all the provisions of sections 45a-557 to 45a-560b , inclusive, and grants to the custodian, and to any third person dealing with a person designated as custodian, the respective powers, rights and immunities provided in sections 45a-557 to 45a-560b , inclusive.

Legislative History

(P.A. 95-117, S. 12.)