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The document is a CollegeAmerica Account Application guide for opening a 529 college savings account with American Funds. It outlines the necessary steps, required information about the Account Owner, Beneficiary, and Successor Owner, as well as options for funding the account through various means such as rollovers or transfers. The document also includes details on linking bank accounts, investment instructions, and important disclaimers regarding investment risks and fees.

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What happens to a UTMA account when the minor dies?

When a deceased child has a UGMA or UTMA account, the money is typically payable to the childs estate unless a beneficiary designation has been created to direct where those funds should go.

Is a custodial account the same as an UTMA?

Both UTMA and the older version UGMA have custodial accounts set up in the minors name, with a designated custodianusually the childs parent or guardian. Initial investments, minimum account balances, and interest rates vary by the company that houses the account.

What are the rules for a custodial account?

Gifts are irrevocable: Contributions to a custodial account are considered irrevocablemeaning you cant get that money backand funds can be withdrawn by the custodian only to pay for expenses that would directly benefit the child before the age of majority.

What is the difference between a custodial account and a UTMA account?

The Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) is an act that allows a minor to receive gifts such as money, real estate, and fine art without aid. A custodian bank is a financial institution that holds customers securities in electronic or physical form to minimize the risk of theft or loss.

Has UTMA completely replaced UGMA?

Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) The terms UGMA and Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) are usually used interchangeably. In fact, the UTMA, which was established in 1986, is an extension of the UGMA. 1 There are some unique similarities between the two, in that they both require that donors name a custodian.

Are there custodial accounts in Canada?

Another method you may want to consider is setting up a custodial account as established by either the Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA) or the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA). This type of account can offer you investment flexibility and tax advantages.

Why would someone open a UTMA account?

The Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) allows a minor to receive gifts without the aid of a guardian or trustee. The law is an extension of the Uniform Gift to Minors Act. The minor named in the UTMA can avoid tax consequences until they attain legal age for the state in which the account is set up.

Whats the difference between a UGMA and a UTMA?

UGMA accounts allow you to contribute only cash and financial investments such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds. UTMA accounts also allow you to put in physical property, such as jewelry, real estate and vehicles.

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