(1) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a person not subject to section 1251f or 1251g of this chapter who holds property of or owes a liquidated debt to a minor not having a guardian may make an irrevocable transfer to a custodian for the benefit of the minor pursuant to section 1251j of this chapter.
(2) If a person having the right to do so under section 1251d of this chapter has nominated a custodian under that section to receive the custodial property, the transfer must be made to that person.
(3) If no custodian has been nominated under section 1251d of this chapter, or all persons so nominated as custodian die before the transfer or are unable, decline, or are ineligible to serve, a transfer under this section may be made to an adult member of the minor's family or to a trust company unless the property exceeds $10,000 in value.