Sec. 7709.
(1) A trustee is entitled to be reimbursed out of the trust property, with interest as appropriate, for both of the following:
(a) Expenses that were properly incurred in the administration of the trust.
(b) To the extent necessary to prevent unjust enrichment of the trust, expenses that were not properly incurred in the administration of the trust.
(2) An advance by the trustee of money for the protection of the trust gives rise to a lien against trust property to secure reimbursement with reasonable interest.
(3) Advances and reimbursement under this section are not considered self-dealing by the trustee and are not a breach of the trustee's fiduciary duty.
History: Add. 2009, Act 46, Eff. Apr. 1, 2010 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 VII - Michigan Trust Code (700.7101...700.7913)
386-1998-VII-7 - Part 7 Office of Trustee (700.7701...700.7709)
Section 700.7701 - Acceptance or Rejection of Trusteeship.
Section 700.7702 - Trustee's Bond.
Section 700.7703 - Cotrustees; Powers and Duties; Relief of Liability.
Section 700.7706 - Removal of Trustee.
Section 700.7707 - Delivery of Property by Former Trustee.