Sec. 2701.
In the absence of a finding of a contrary intention, the rules of construction in this part control the construction of a governing instrument. The rules of construction in this part apply to a governing instrument unless the application of a particular section is limited by its terms to a specific type of provision or governing instrument.
History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 Popular Name: EPIC
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 700 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code
Act 386 of 1998 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code (700.1101 - 700.8206)
Article II - Intestacy, Wills, and Donative Transfers (700.2101...700.2959)
Section 700.2702 - Requirement of Survival by 120 Hours.
Section 700.2703 - Protection of Payors and Other Third Parties.
Section 700.2704 - Protection of Bona Fide Purchasers; Personal Liability of Recipient.
Section 700.2705 - Choice of Law as to Meaning and Effect of Governing Instrument.
Section 700.2706 - Power of Appointment; Meaning of Specific Reference Requirement.
Section 700.2707 - Class Gifts Construed to Accord With Intestate Succession.
Section 700.2708 - Definitions Regarding Beneficiary Designation.
Section 700.2709 - Substitute Gift.
Section 700.2710 - Multiple Substitute Gifts.
Section 700.2711 - Protection of Payors.
Section 700.2712 - Protection of Bona Fide Purchasers; Personal Liability of Recipient.
Section 700.2715 - Multiple Substitute Gifts.
Section 700.2716 - No Substitute Taker; Lapse.
Section 700.2718 - Representation; per Capita at Each Generation; per Stirpes.
Section 700.2719 - Worthier-Title Doctrine Abolished.
Section 700.2720 - Interests in “Heirs”.
Section 700.2721 - Construction as to Age of Majority.