Michigan § 14.277 - Distributions; trust investment more restrictive than or inconsistent with this act; notice to attorney general.
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§ 14.277. Distributions; trust investment more restrictive than or inconsistent with this act; notice to attorney general.
If a trustee determines that the governing instrument contains provisions, in case of a power to make distributions, which are more restrictive than subsection (2) of section 5, or if the trust contains other powers which specifically direct acts by the trustee that are inconsistent with subsection (3) of section 5, the trustee shall notify the attorney general within 6 months following the effective date of this act, or when the trust becomes subject to this act, whichever last occurs and failure to notify the attorney general within 6 months renders the trust subject to this act. Sections 5 and 6 do not apply to a trust with respect to which notice has been given, unless the trust is amended to comply with this act.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 14.277 cover?
Section 14.277 ("Distributions; trust investment more restrictive than or inconsistent with this act; notice to attorney general.") 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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