Sec. 7912.
(1) A person other than a trust beneficiary who in good faith assists a trustee, or who in good faith and for value deals with a trustee, without knowledge that the trustee is exceeding or improperly exercising the trustee's powers is protected from liability as if the trustee properly exercised the power.
(2) A person other than a trust beneficiary who in good faith deals with a trustee is not required to inquire into the extent of the trustee's powers or the propriety of the exercise of the powers.
(3) A person who in good faith delivers assets to a trustee need not ensure the proper application of the assets.
(4) A person other than a trust beneficiary who in good faith assists a former trustee, or who in good faith and for value deals with a former trustee, without knowledge that the trusteeship has terminated is protected from liability as if the former trustee were still a trustee.
(5) Comparable protective provisions of other laws relating to commercial transactions or transfer of securities by fiduciaries prevail over the protection provided by this section.
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.