Gifts

Agreement
An agreement is a mutual understanding between two or more competent parties that creates a commitment or an obligation, often forming the basis for a contract.
Donor
A donor is an individual or entity that provides a gift or transfers a power, right, or interest, often in the context of creating a trust or other legal arrangement.
Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA)
The Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA) is a legislative framework adopted by most U.S. states to govern the distribution and administration of assets gifted to minors. It allows minors to own assets without requiring the services of an attorney to establish a special trust.

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