Michigan § 700.7811 - Recordkeeping and identification of trust property.
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§ 700.7811. Recordkeeping and identification of trust property.
(1) A trustee shall keep adequate records of the administration of the trust.
(2) A trustee shall keep trust property separate from the trustee's own property.
(3) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (4), to the extent that property is held by someone other than the trustee, the trustee shall cause the trust's interest in the trust's property to appear in records maintained by the party holding the trust property.
(4) A trustee may do any of the following:
(a) Invest as a whole the property of 2 or more separate trusts, provided the trustee maintains records clearly indicating the respective interests.
(b) Hold trust property in nominee form.
(c) If the trust is revocable by the settlor, cause the trust's interest in the trust's property to appear in records in the manner directed by the settlor.
(d) Not reflect the trust's interest in the trust's property when the nature of the property is such that it is not possible or practicable to do so.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 700.7811 cover?
Section 700.7811 ("Recordkeeping and identification of trust property.") 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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