Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 173 - OREGON 529 SAVINGS BOARD
Division 7 - CHANGE IN ACCOUNT OWNERSHIP OR DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY
Section 173-007-0000 - Change of Account Ownership

(1) For all Network Plans, an account owner may designate a successor account owner if allowed by a plan and must follow procedures required by the appropriate plan.

(2) For all Network Plans, if a change in the ownership of an account is required by a court order, by a court of competent jurisdiction directing such change of ownership or by an affidavit or declaration that meets the requirements of the appropriate plan for transfer of ownership upon death without a court order, such change of account ownership shall not be effective until the appropriate plan receives the court order or affidavit or declaration requiring such change, and the change of account ownership is registered in the records of the appropriate plan, unless otherwise required by law.

(3) For all Network Plans, an account owner may change ownership of the account to another eligible person by executing such forms or following such procedures as required by the appropriate plan.

(4) For all Network Plans, an account owner who is a custodian under UGMA/UTMA may only transfer ownership of the account in accordance with the requirements, if any, of UGMA/UTMA and the plan under which the account was opened.

(5) For all Network Plans, the ownership of an account whose account owner is a custodian under UGMA/UTMA shall be transferred to the designated beneficiary or the designated beneficiary's estate, as required by UGMA/UTMA, upon submission by the custodian and/or designated beneficiary of any documentation required by the board.