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La. R.S. 9:755

Transfer authorized by will or trust

Known as the Louisiana Uniform Transfers to Minors Act

The act spans §§ 9–9 (40 sections).

Acts 1987, No. 469, §1, eff

A. A personal representative or trustee may make an irrevocable transfer pursuant to R.S. 9:759 to a custodian for the benefit of a minor as authorized in the governing will or trust.

B. If the testator or settlor has nominated a custodian under R.S. 9:753 to receive the custodial property, the transfer shall be made to that person.

C. If the testator or settlor has not nominated a custodian under R.S. 9:753, or all persons so nominated as custodian die before the transfer or are unable, decline, or are ineligible to serve, the personal representative or the trustee, as the case may be, shall designate the custodian from among those eligible to serve as custodian for property of that kind under R.S. 9:759(A).

Official source: Louisiana State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Louisiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.