Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 433 of 1998 - Michigan Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (554.521 - 554.552)
Section 554.530 - Absence of Will or Authorization to Make Irrevocable Transfer; Transfer by Personal Representative, Trustee, or Conservator; Conditions.

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

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 554.526 - Change in Residence of Transferor, Minor, or Custodian, or Removal of Custodial Property From State; Jurisdiction; Governing Laws.

Section 554.527 - Custodian to Receive Property Upon Occurrence of Future Event; Nomination; Creation of Custodial Property.

Section 554.528 - Transfer by Irrevocable Gift or Power of Appointment in Custodian.

Section 554.529 - Irrevocable Transfer by Personal Representative or Trustee; Designation of Custodian.

Section 554.530 - Absence of Will or Authorization to Make Irrevocable Transfer; Transfer by Personal Representative, Trustee, or Conservator; Conditions.

Section 554.531 - Minor Not Having Conservator; Transfer by Person Holding Property or Owing Liquidated Debt.

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 554.536 - Conditions Not Affecting Validity of Transfer; Transfer as Irrevocable; Property Indefeasibly Vested in Minor; Powers, Rights, and Immunities.

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 554.544 - Resignation, Ineligibility, Death, or Incapacitation of Custodian; Possession and Control of Property and Records; Petition for Removal of Custodian.

Section 554.545 - Accounting.

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.

Section 554.551 - Repeal of Former 1959 Pa 172; Effect.

Section 554.552 - Repeal of MCL 554.451 to 554.461.