2017 New Jersey Revised Statutes
TITLE 46 - PROPERTY
Section 46:38-20.1 - Taking effect of designation of successor custodian
46:38-20.1. Taking effect of designation of successor custodian
The designation of a successor custodian takes effect as to each item of the custodial property when the custodian resigns, dies or becomes legally incapacitated and the custodian or his legal representative:
a. Causes the item, if it is a security in registered form or a life insurance or endowment policy or annuity contract, to be registered, with the issuing insurance company in the case of a life insurance policy or annuity con- tract, in the name of the successor custodian followed, in substance, by the words: "as custodian for........................ (name of minor) under the New Jersey Uniform Gifts to Minors Act" ; and
b. Delivers or causes to be delivered to the successor custodian any other item of the custodial property, together with the instrument of designation of the successor custodian or a true copy thereof and any additional instruments required for the transfer thereof to the successor custodian.
L. 1981, c. 377, s. 7, eff. March 1, 1982; repealed R.S. 46:38A-57 (effective July 1, 2007).
