Sec. 10.
(1) Subject to subsection (3), a personal representative or trustee may make an irrevocable transfer to another adult or trust company as custodian for the benefit of a minor pursuant to section 13 in the absence of a will or under a will or trust that does not contain an authorization to make the irrevocable transfer.
(2) Subject to subsection (3), a conservator may make an irrevocable transfer to another adult or trust company as custodian for the benefit of the minor pursuant to section 13.
(3) A transfer under subsection (1) or (2) may be made only if the personal representative, trustee, or conservator considers the transfer to be in the best interest of the minor; the transfer is not prohibited by or inconsistent with provisions of the applicable will, trust agreement, or other governing instrument; and, if the transfer exceeds $10,000.00 in value, the transfer is authorized by the court.
History: 1998, Act 433, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 1998
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 554 - Real and Personal Property
Act 433 of 1998 - Michigan Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (554.521 - 554.552)
Section 554.521 - Short Title.
Section 554.522 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.
Section 554.523 - Definitions; a to C.
Section 554.524 - Definitions; F to P.
Section 554.525 - Definitions; S to T.
Section 554.528 - Transfer by Irrevocable Gift or Power of Appointment in Custodian.
Section 554.532 - Custodial Property; Receipt and Discharge.
Section 554.533 - Creation and Transfer of Custodial Property; Actions.
Section 554.534 - Instrument; Form.
Section 554.535 - Time of Control; Holding Constituting Single Custodianship.
Section 554.537 - Duties of Custodian.
Section 554.538 - Rights, Powers, and Authority Over Custodial Property; Limitation.
Section 554.539 - Delivery, Payment, or Expenditure by Custodian.
Section 554.540 - Custodian; Expenses; Compensation; Bond.
Section 554.541 - Responsibility of Third Person.
Section 554.542 - Liability of Custodian or Minor.
Section 554.543 - Service as Custodian; Declination; Substitute; Successor.
Section 554.546 - Transfer of Property to Minor; Time.
Section 554.547 - Transfer of Property to Minor; Delay.
Section 554.548 - Applicability of Act to Transfer Described in MCL 554.526.
Section 554.549 - Applicability of Act to Transfer Made Before Effective Date.
Section 554.550 - Construction of Act.