Pennsylvania § 5313 Powers of custodian

Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 5313 — Powers of custodian

Pennsylvania § 5313

Title 20DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES

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20 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5313 (2026).

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(a)General rule.--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.

(b)Liability for breach of standard of care.--This section does not relieve a custodian from liability for breach of section 5312 (relating to care of custodial property).

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(a) General rule.--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.

(b) Liability for breach of standard of care.--This section does not relieve a custodian from liability for breach of section 5312 (relating to care of custodial property).