Definitions for "custodial account"
An account which is created for the benefit of a minor, usually at a bank, mutual...
An account in which a custodian enters trades on behalf of the beneficial owner, often a minor. See also Custodian.
An account opened on behalf of another person. Commonly used when a parent opens an account for a minor child.
Another name sometimes used for IRAs because IRAs are a form of trust. A trust is a legal relationship between the depositor and the trustee (the insurance company or bank where it is deposited). p 80