Sec. 7904.
(1) In a proceeding involving the administration of a trust, the court, as justice and equity require, may award costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, to any party who enhances, preserves, or protects trust property, to be paid from the trust that is the subject of the proceeding.
(2) Subject to subsection (3), if a trustee participates in a civil action or proceeding in good faith, whether successful or not, the trustee is entitled to receive from trust property all expenses and disbursements including reasonable attorney fees that the trustee incurs in connection with its participation.
(3) A court may reduce or deny a trustee's claim for compensation, expenses, or disbursements with respect to a breach of trust.
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)
Section 700.7901 - Remedies for Breach of Trust.
Section 700.7902 - Breach of Trust; Liability; Damages.
Section 700.7903 - Damages in Absence of Breach.
Section 700.7905 - Commencement of Proceedings; Limitations.
Section 700.7906 - Reliance on Trust Instrument.
Section 700.7907 - Event Affecting Administration or Distribution.
Section 700.7908 - Exculpation of Trustee.
Section 700.7909 - Beneficiary's Consent, Release, or Ratification of Transaction.
Section 700.7910 - Personal Liability of Trustee; Limitation.
Section 700.7911 - Interest as General Partner.
Section 700.7912 - Protection of Person Dealing With Trustee.