Once
the beneficiary reaches adulthood (18 or 21 depending on the state), control of the account is permanently transferred to that person.
Not exact matches
Also, if you a choosing a minor as
beneficiary, a guardian must be assigned to oversee / supervise the proceeds of the life insurance policy, and the spending of those proceeds until the minor named
beneficiary reaches the age of
adulthood.
There are few restrictions on whom you may name as your life insurance
beneficiary, but some do exist: several states only allow you to choose a relative if you are bequeathing the proceeds to an individual; also, a minor can only be named as a
beneficiary if a guardian is assigned to supervise the life insurance proceeds and the spending of them until the minor
reaches adulthood.