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Home » US Law » 2022 Indiana Code » Title 30. Trusts and Fiduciaries » Article 2. General Provisions » Chapter 5. Uniform Act for the Simplification of Fiduciary Security Transfers

30-2-5-1. Definitions

Sec. 1. In this chapter and IC 30-2-6, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Assignment” includes any written stock power, bond power, bill of sale, deed, declaration of trust, or other instrument of transfer. (2) “Claim of beneficial interest” includes a claim of any interest by a decedent’s legatee, distributee, heir, or creditor, a beneficiary […]

30-2-5-10. Uniformity of Interpretation

Sec. 10. This chapter shall be so construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it. Formerly: Acts 1961, c.124, s.10. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.171, SEC.103.

30-2-5-11. Short Title

Sec. 11. This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Act for the Simplification of Fiduciary Security Transfers. Formerly: Acts 1961, c.124, s.11. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.171, SEC.104.

30-2-5-2. Registration in Name of Fiduciary

Sec. 2. A corporation or transfer agent registering a security in the name of a person who is a fiduciary or who is described as fiduciary is not bound to inquire into the existence, extent, or correct description of the fiduciary relationship; and thereafter the corporation and its transfer agent may assume without inquiry that […]

30-2-5-3. Assignment by Fiduciary

Sec. 3. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a corporation or transfer agent making a transfer of a security pursuant to an assignment by a fiduciary: (a) may assume without inquiry that the assignment, even though to the fiduciary himself or to his nominee, is within his authority and capacity and is not in […]

30-2-5-4. Evidence of Appointment or Incumbency

Sec. 4. A corporation or transfer agent making a transfer pursuant to an assignment by a fiduciary who is not the registered owner shall obtain the following evidence of appointment or incumbency: (a) In the case of a fiduciary appointed or qualified by a court, a certificate issued by or under the direction or supervision […]

30-2-5-5. Adverse Claims

Sec. 5. (a) A person asserting a claim of beneficial interest adverse to the transfer of a security pursuant to an assignment by a fiduciary may give the corporation or transfer agent written notice of the claim. The corporation or transfer agent is not put on notice unless the written notice identifies the claimant, the […]

30-2-5-6. Nonliability of Corporation or Transfer Agent

Sec. 6. A corporation or transfer agent incurs no liability to any person by making a transfer or otherwise acting in a manner authorized by this chapter. Formerly: Acts 1961, c.124, s.6. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.171, SEC.99.

30-2-5-7. Nonliability of Third Persons

Sec. 7. (a) No person who participates in the acquisition, disposition, assignment or transfer of a security by or to a fiduciary, including a person who guarantees the signature of the fiduciary, is liable for participation in any breach of fiduciary duty by reason of failure to inquire whether the transaction involves such a breach […]

30-2-5-8. Territorial Application

Sec. 8. (a) The rights and duties of a corporation and its transfer agents in registering a security in the name of a fiduciary or in making a transfer of a security pursuant to an assignment by a fiduciary are governed by the law of the jurisdiction under whose laws the corporation is organized. (b) […]

30-2-5-9. Tax Obligations

Sec. 9. This chapter does not affect any obligation of a corporation or transfer agent with respect to estate, inheritance, succession, or other taxes imposed by the laws of this state. Formerly: Acts 1961, c.124, s.9. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.171, SEC.102.