Michigan § 700.7107 - Governing law.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 700.7107 — Governing law., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 700.7107. Governing law.
The meaning and effect of the terms of a trust are determined by the following:
(a) The law of the jurisdiction designated in the terms of the trust unless the designation of that jurisdiction's law is contrary to a strong public policy of the jurisdiction having the most significant relationship to the matter at issue.
(b) In the absence of a controlling designation in the terms of the trust, the law of the jurisdiction having the most significant relationship to the matter at issue.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 700.7107
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 700.7107 cover?
Section 700.7107 ("Governing law.") 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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