Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 101 of 1961 - Supervision of Trustees for Charitable Purposes Act (14.251 - 14.266)
Section 14.265 - Purpose and Construction of Act.

Sec. 15.
This act, in all of its provisions, in the interests of society and in conformity with public policy is intended to protect the rights and interest of the people of the state and the uncertain and indefinite beneficiaries of all charitable trusts, and shall be so construed as to effectuate its general purposes.
History: 1961, Act 101, Eff. Sept. 8, 1961 ;-- Am. 1965, Act 353, Eff. Mar. 31, 1966

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 14 - Attorney General

Act 101 of 1961 - Supervision of Trustees for Charitable Purposes Act (14.251 - 14.266)

Section 14.251 - Charitable Trusts; Supervision; Application of Act.

Section 14.252 - Definitions.

Section 14.253 - Governmental and Corporate Exclusions; Exceptions; Registration and Reporting Requirements for Irrevocable Trusts; Testamentary or Inter Vivos Trusts Not Deemed as Charitable.

Section 14.254 - Attorney General; Jurisdiction and Control; Parties Represented; Powers and Duties; Probate of Will; Notice; Procedures; Register of Trusts and Trustees.

Section 14.255 - Filing of Trust Instrument and Inventory of Assets; Time.

Section 14.256 - Audit Report; Trustee's Report; Distribution of Assets; Hearing; Notice to Attorney General; Approval; Rules; Reports; Suspension; Trustee's Account; First Report.

Section 14.257 - Rules and Regulations by Attorney General.

Section 14.258 - Investigation of Transactions.

Section 14.259 - Order for Appearance; Enforcement.

Section 14.260 - Register, Copies of Instruments and Reports; Public Inspection.

Section 14.261 - Enforcement to Ensure Compliance With Act; Proper Accounting; Jurisdiction of Courts.

Section 14.262 - Application of Act Irrespective of Contents of Instrument.

Section 14.263 - Custodians of Public Records; Copies of Instruments.

Section 14.264 - Applications for Exemption From Taxation; Filing of List With Attorney General.

Section 14.265 - Purpose and Construction of Act.

Section 14.266 - Short Title.