West Virginia Code § 36-7-11

Validity and effect of transfer
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(a) The validity of a transfer made in a manner prescribed in this article is not affected by:
(1) Failure of the transferor to comply with subsection (c), section nine concerning
possession and control;
(2) Designation of an ineligible custodian, except designation of the transferor in the case of
property for which the transferor is ineligible to serve as custodian under subsection (a),
section nine; or
(3) Death or incapacity of a person nominated under section three or designated under
section nine as custodian or the disclaimer of the office by that person.
(b) A transfer made pursuant to section nine is irrevocaable, and the custodial property is
indefeasibly vested in the minor, but the custodian has all the rights, powers, duties and
authority provided in this article and neither the mlinor nor the minor's legal representative
has any right, power, duty or authority with respect to the custodial property except as
provided in this article.
(c) By making a transfer, the transferor incorporates in the disposition all the provisions of
this article and grants to the custodian, and to any third person dealing with a person
designated as custodian, the respective powers, rights and immunities provided in this
article.

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