Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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Uniform Transfers to Minors Act

A uniform law - adopted by most states - providing for the transfer of property to a minor, permitting a custodian acting in a fiduciary capacity to manage investments and apply the income from the property for the minor's support. -Abbr. UTMA. - Also termed Transfers to Minors Act. - Formerly also termed Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA); Gifts to Minors Act.