{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "eptl", "section": "7-6.13", "citation": "EPTL § 7-6.13", "heading": "Powers of custodian", "text": ["§ 7-6.13 Powers of custodian", "(a) A custodian, acting in a custodial capacity, has all the rights, powers, and authority over custodial property that unmarried adult owners have over their own property, but a custodian may exercise those rights, powers, and authority in that capacity only.", "(b) This section does not relieve a custodian from liability for breach of 7-6.12."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EPT/7-6.13", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A custodian acting as custodian has **all rights and powers an unmarried adult owner has over property**, but may use them only in that custodial role and **remains liable for violating § 7-6.12.** ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/eptl/7-6.13", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}