Michigan § 554.526 - Change in residence of transferor, minor, or custodian, or removal of custodial property from state; jurisdiction; governing laws.

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§ 554.526. Change in residence of transferor, minor, or custodian, or removal of custodial property from state; jurisdiction; governing laws.

Sec. 6.(1)

This act applies to a transfer that refers to this act in the designation by which the transfer is made as provided in section 13 if, at the time of the transfer, the transferor, the minor, or the custodian is a resident of this state or the custodial property is located in this state. The custodianship so created remains subject to this act despite a subsequent change in residence of the transferor, the minor, or the custodian, or the removal of custodial property from this state.

(2)

A person designated as custodian under this act is subject to personal jurisdiction in this state with respect to any matter relating to the custodianship.

(3)

A transfer that purports to be made and that is valid under the uniform transfers to minors act, the uniform gifts to minors act, or a substantially similar act of another state is governed by the law of the designated state and may be executed and is enforceable in this state if, at the time of the transfer, the transferor, the minor, or the custodian is a resident of the designated state or the custodial property is located in the designated state.

Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 554.526

What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 554.526 cover?

Section 554.526 ("Change in residence of transferor, minor, or custodian, or removal of custodial property from state; jurisdiction; governing laws.") 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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