The Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) custodial account allows an adult to establish and manage assets for a minor child—including stocks and securities. Once the custodial savings account is established on behalf of the minor child, the assets are considered irrevocable gifts and must be transferred to the former minor upon reaching the state’s Age of Termination (generally age 21 but some states are age 18).
Once named, the minor child may not be changed on the account.