Drew - Consumer

 529 Plans are owned by the Account Owner.  That is the individual that opened the account.  There are held "for the benefit" of a minor for elidgeble education expenses.  The only way they are gitfted to a minor is through a Notorized Acct Transfer replacing the ownership.   This is not recommended and defeats the purpose of 529 Plans.  If you want to gift to a minor,  use a UGTM.

Thank you for all of your advice and your patience. I appreciate your kindness to a foreinger.

If you cannot give decent advice. Keep your ignorance to yourself.

Thank you for your input! You brought some insight that will definitely help me in how to approach my situation and what I need to do to accomplish a positive result.

Any other advice you might have would be greatly appreciated.

I attempted to enter a reply but it generated an error. Sorry about that but I lose my wits with things like this since I do web sites for money. I have been at it for many, many years. In any case, I appreciate hearing from you and hope this message reaches you. You offered me wise counsel and I wish I could find someone as capable as you are obviously. 

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