Michigan § 700.1209 - Acts by holder of power of appointment.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 700.1209 — Acts by holder of power of appointment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 700.1209. Acts by holder of power of appointment.
For the purpose of granting consent or approval with regard to the acts or accounts of a personal representative, including relief from liability or penalty for failure to post bond or to perform other duties, the sole holder or all coholders of a presently exercisable or testamentary general or special power of appointment, including 1 in the form of a power of amendment or revocation, are deemed to act for beneficiaries to the extent their interests, as permissible appointees, takers in default, or otherwise, are subject to the power.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 700.1209 cover?
Section 700.1209 ("Acts by holder of power of appointment.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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