Yes. They cannot garnish the minor's account, however.
Custodial FBO stands for "Custodial For the Benefit Of." It is used in beneficiary designations to indicate that a custodian will manage the assets on behalf of a minor or individual who may not be able to manage the assets themselves. The custodian is responsible for overseeing the account until the beneficiary reaches a certain age or meets specific criteria. This designation ensures that the assets are handled appropriately in the best interest of the beneficiary.
A minor
18 Depending on your state, if the account is a UTMA/UGMA (Uniform Transfers to Minor/Uniform Gifts to Minor), the minor may not be able to withdraw money until s/he reaches 21.
When opening a minor account, bankers typically verify the identity of the minor and the legal guardian or parent, requiring documentation like birth certificates and government-issued IDs. They ensure that the account is set up with appropriate restrictions, such as requiring guardian consent for withdrawals. Additionally, bankers may inform guardians about the account's features, including any fees or interest rates, and explain the minor's rights as the account holder. Lastly, they ensure compliance with regulations regarding minors and banking.
"In trust for" on a Certificate of Deposit (CD) indicates that the account is held in a fiduciary capacity, meaning the account owner (the trustee) manages the funds for the benefit of another person or entity (the beneficiary). This arrangement allows the trustee to manage the funds according to the terms set out in a trust agreement. It can be used for estate planning or to ensure that funds are used for specific purposes, such as education or support for a minor.
In Oregon, the age of majority for a Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) account is 21 years old. This means that the minor named as the beneficiary of the account gains full control over the assets once they reach this age. Until then, a custodian manages the account on behalf of the minor.
Custodial FBO stands for "Custodial For the Benefit Of." It is used in beneficiary designations to indicate that a custodian will manage the assets on behalf of a minor or individual who may not be able to manage the assets themselves. The custodian is responsible for overseeing the account until the beneficiary reaches a certain age or meets specific criteria. This designation ensures that the assets are handled appropriately in the best interest of the beneficiary.
It is not clear how a minor could be the creditor. While a minor can be prescribed medication or drugs for a particular condition - the minor is legally incapable of forming a legal contract. If the minor's parent/guardian refuses to pay for the medication, the pharmacy has the lawful right to cease dispensing it.
The best course would be to contact a family law attorney and get them to file the papers for you if you're not familiar with the process. I always persuade my clients not to list a minor child as beneficiary on the life insurance policy. Most insurance companies will place the proceeds in an interest bearing account until the minor reaches majority. Depending on laws in your state, you will also be required to file paperwork periodically with the court to show how every penny is spent. This could have been prevented if the beneficiary was not a minor or if it was stated in the beneficiary statement (Beneficiary XX for benefit of minor child XX). This simple statement would have prevented the problems while showing the intent of the insured to care for the child.
In a custodial account held by a grandparent, dividends are typically paid by the investments within the account, such as stocks or mutual funds. The company or fund that issues the investment distributes the dividends to the account. The grandparent, as the custodian, manages the account until the minor reaches the age of majority, at which point the account and its assets are transferred to the beneficiary.
A trust is essential when the beneficiary is a minor or an incompetent,
The policy is paid to the beneficiary. It should be placed in trust for the child if the child is a minor. If the child is an adult, the proceeds will be sent to the named beneficiary.
agreement made by minor is void-ab-initio minor can't be declared insolvent rule of estoppel is not applicable on minor minor can be promisee or a beneficiary doctrine of restitution is not applicable on minor
at what age can a minor be insured in NY state for life insurance
A tust is a fiduciary relationship in which one party, known as a trustor, gives another party, the trustee, the right to hold title to property or assets for the benefit of a third party, the beneficiary. A trust can be setup for a trustee of any age, and that age can be specified by the trustor. A custodial account is managed by an adult for a client who is considered a minor age 18-21 years old. Once the client reaches the legal age of their state of residence the account is taken over by the named account holder.
When a creditor is a minor, they may face limitations in enforcing their rights due to their legal incapacity. Contracts entered into by minors are generally voidable at the minor's discretion, meaning they can choose to affirm or reject the agreement upon reaching the age of majority. Consequently, if a minor is a creditor, they may struggle to collect debts or enforce contracts legally until they reach adulthood. Additionally, the enforceability of claims can vary by jurisdiction, depending on local laws regarding minors and contractual obligations.
If the minor is going to do it alone - Then No. If the minor is taking an adult guardian with whom they have a joint account - Then Yes. Banks do not let minors transact alone and by themselves with them because of their age