Sec. 3956.
Unless previously barred by adjudication and except as provided in the closing statement, the right of a successor or creditor whose right is not otherwise barred against the personal representative for breach of fiduciary duty is barred unless a proceeding to assert the right is commenced within 6 months after the filing of the closing statement. The right barred under this section does not include the right to recover from a personal representative for fraud, misrepresentation, or inadequate disclosure related to the settlement of the decedent's estate.
History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 54, 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 III - Probate of Wills and Administration (700.3101...700.3988)
386-1998-III-10 - Part 10 Closing Estates (700.3951...700.3959)
Section 700.3951 - Notice of Continued Administration.
Section 700.3954 - Closing Estate by Sworn Statement of Personal Representative.
Section 700.3955 - Liability of Distributees to Claimants.
Section 700.3956 - Limitations on Proceedings Against Personal Representative.
Section 700.3957 - Limitations on Actions and Proceedings Against Distributees.