If you have established a custodial account for a child under the Uniform Gift/Transfer to Minors Act (UGMA/UTMA), you may be eligible to liquidate those assets and deposit the proceeds into a NextGen Account. Certain restrictions may apply. See the Program Description in the Enrollment Kit for more complete information. You may be able to roll over assets from another qualified tuition program or an Education IRA to a NextGen Account. See similar questions...

Funds invested in an UGMA or UTMA account (Uniform Gift to Minors Act/Uniform Transfer to Minors Act) belong to the minor. The custodian has a legal obligation to use the funds solely for the benefit of the minor. To maintain the proper ownership of these funds, a GET account must name the minor as both the account owner and the student beneficiary. You also will need to name a custodian or trustee to manage the account on the minor's behalf. See similar questions...

Yes. However, there are tax and legal consequences that you should consider. The sale of assets in the UGMA/UTMA may be considered a taxable event. You should consult your tax/legal advisor concerning any consequences of withdrawing the funds from their existing investment. In addition, the beneficiary of the UGMA/UTMA must be the beneficiary of the 529 account and cannot be changed. The account will continue to be governed by UGMA/UTMA laws. See similar questions...

You can redeem assets from an UGMA/UTMA (Uniform Gift to Minors Act/Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) account, but you may be liable for income taxes on any gains upon redemption. Once the UGMA/UTMA proceeds are used to contribute to a 529 plan, the minor of the UGMA/UTMA must be named both the Account Holder and the Beneficiary of the 529 Account and cannot be changed. For more information, please consult your financial consultant. See similar questions...

Yes, provided that certain requirements are met. First, assets in an UGMA/UTMA account must be liquidated, since 529 plan accounts accept only cash contributions. You should check with your tax advisor regarding such a liquidation. Also, a Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan account receiving assets from an UGMA/UTMA liquidation will have restrictions not present on an account that is registered otherwise. All withdrawals from the account must be made for the benefit of the beneficiary. See similar questions...

The minor on whose behalf the account has been established is the owner of the account. However, until the minor reaches the age of account termination under applicable state laws and in accordance with the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA) or Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA), there must be a custodian listed on the account. If the minor dies prior to reaching the age of account termination, the account is included in the minor's estate. See similar questions...

Yes. An UGMA/UTMA account can be liquidated, which would be a taxable event, and the money placed into a 529 account. The custodian on an UGMA/UTMA account has the obligation to use the assets for the benefit of the child. The custodian responsibilities for those assets would still apply. See similar questions...

No. You must make contributions to your NextGen Account with cash (e.g., by check or electronic funds transfers). Before you invest in the NextGen plan, please carefully read the NextGen College Investing Plan Program Description. The program description contains more complete information, including investment objectives, charges, expenses and risks of investing in the NextGen plan, which you should consider. See similar questions...

To transfer an account, complete the online account transfer form and send us a copy of your most recent statement and we’ll take care of the rest. For more information about the process, see Understanding the Brokerage Account Transfer Process. See similar questions...

Many (but not all) 529 plans accept funds coming from an existing UTMA or UGMA. However, because these funds belong to the minor under a custodial arrangement, any withdrawals from the UTMA/529 account must be for the benefit of that minor only. Program rules and state laws will generally prevent you from making any beneficiary changes to the UTMA/529 account, and the minor will assume direct ownership of the account when the custodianship terminates at the age of majority. See similar questions...

For many years, UGMAs/UTMAs were the only substantial education savings vehicles available, so many investors have built up sizable amounts in these accounts. UGMA/UTMA accounts do not have income or contribution limits. And, at least part of your earnings may be exempt from federal income tax. Some or all will be taxed at the child’s lower rate if the child is under age 18. See similar questions...

Qualified higher education expenses include tuition and fees, room and board, books and required supplies, and even certain expenses related to special needs beneficiaries at any accredited post-secondary institution which is eligible to participate in federal student assistance programs ? including public universities, private colleges, graduate schools and vocational schools. See similar questions...

The ShareBuilder Custodial Account is an investment account created for the benefit of a minor. Custodial accounts are opened under the Uniform Transfer to Minors Act (UTMA), or the Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA) of your respective state. The minor is the owner of the account and its assets. However, a custodian must manage the account until the minor reaches the age of distribution in accordance with the laws of the state under which the account was established. See similar questions...

Transferring assets between TD AMERITRADE accounts requires an internal transfer form. IRAs have certain exceptions; please contact TD AMERITRADE for more information. Your completed form must include both account numbers and a detailed description of the assets to be transferred (such as the exact amount of cash and/or number of shares of each security you wish to transfer). If you wish to transfer everything in the account, specify "all assets. See similar questions...

Any resident of the U.S. can set up a NextGen Account, regardless of income or state of residence. Contributors to NextGen Accounts are referred to as "participants." Eligible participants include parents, grandparents, other relatives, and family friends. The student for whose benefit the account is established is called the "beneficiary." There are currently no age limits on NextGen beneficiaries. See similar questions...

Contributions can be made until the aggregate value of all accounts set up for the same beneficiary reaches $320,000. This limit is based on the average cost of higher education at an index of private colleges and universities. This limit will be adjusted periodically to reflect the changing costs of higher education. See similar questions...