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Fla. Stat. § 710.107

Other transfer by fiduciary

Known as the Florida Uniform Transfers to Minors Act

The act spans §§ 710–710 (24 sections).

History.--s. 1, ch. 85-95.

(1) Subject to subsection (3), a personal representative or trustee may make an irrevocable transfer to another adult or trust company as custodian for the benefit of a minor pursuant to s. 710.111, in the absence of a will or under a will or trust that does not contain an authorization to do so.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), a conservator may make an irrevocable transfer to another adult or trust company as custodian for the benefit of the minor pursuant to s. 710.111.

(3) A transfer under subsection (1) or subsection (2) may be made only if:

(a) The personal representative, trustee, or conservator considers the transfer to be in the best interest of the minor;

(b) The transfer is not prohibited by or inconsistent with provisions of the applicable will, trust agreement, or other governing instrument; and

(c) The transfer is authorized by the court if it exceeds $10,000 in value.

Official source: Online Sunshine (Florida Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Florida statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.