There are lots of reasons to set aside money in a child's name. Using a law called the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) to do it provides a solid legal framework that protects the child, provides guidance to the adult and to the bank, and makes it easy to access the funds when needed for the child's benefit.
John Burnett and Mary Beth Guard explain what the UTMA is, how it works, where it's in effect, and why you might want to use it.
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