A. The validity of a transfer made in a manner prescribed in the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act is not affected by: (1) failure of the transferor to comply with Subsection C of Section 10 [46-7-20 NMSA 1978] of that act concerning possession and control; (2) designation of an ineligible custodian, except designation of the transferor in the case of property for which the transferor is ineligible to serve as custodian under Subsection A of Section 10 of that act; or (3) death or incapacity of a person nominated under Section 4 [46-7-14 NMSA 1978] or designated under Section 10 of that act as custodian or the disclaimer of the office by that person. B. A transfer made pursuant to Section 10 of the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act is irrevocable, and the custodial property is indefeasibly vested in the minor, but the custodian has all the rights, powers, duties and authority provided in the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act and neither the minor nor the minor's legal representative has any right, power, duty or authority with respect to the custodial property except as provided in that act. C. rm Transfers to Minors Act and neither the minor nor the minor's legal representative has any right, power, duty or authority with respect to the custodial property except as provided in that act. C. By making a transfer, the transferor incorporates in the disposition all the provisions of that act and grants to the custodian, and to any third person dealing with a person designated as custodian, the respective powers, rights and immunities provided in that act. History: Laws 1989, ch. 357, § 12. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 38 Am. Jur. 2d Gifts § 15, 16. Construction and effect of Uniform Gifts to Minors Act, 50 A.L.R.3d 528.
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