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Vacancy in Trusteeship; Manner of Filling; Priority; Appointment by Court of Additional Trustee or Fiduciary - Mich. Comp. Laws Section 700.7704

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Sec. 7704.

(1) A vacancy in a trusteeship occurs if 1 or more of the following occur:

(a) A person designated as trustee rejects the trusteeship.

(b) A person designated as trustee cannot be identified or does not exist.

(c) A trustee resigns.

(d) A trustee is disqualified or removed.

(e) A trustee dies.

(f) A guardian or conservator is appointed for an individual serving as trustee.

(2) If 1 or more cotrustees remain in office, a vacancy in a trusteeship need not be filled. A vacancy in a trusteeship shall be filled if the trust has no remaining trustee.

(3) If a vacancy in a trusteeship of a noncharitable trust is to be filled, the vacancy shall be filled in the following order of priority:

(a) In the manner designated by the terms of the trust.

(b) By a person appointed by the court.

(4) If a vacancy in a trusteeship of a charitable trust is to be filled, the vacancy shall be filled in the following order of priority:

(a) In the manner designated by the terms of the trust.

(b) By a person selected by the charitable organizations expressly designated to receive distributions under the terms of the trust if the attorney general concurs in the selection.

(c) By a person appointed by the court.

(5) Whether or not a vacancy in a trusteeship exists or is required to be filled, the court may appoint an additional trustee or special fiduciary upon the showing of good cause.

History: Add. 2009, Act 46, Eff. Apr. 1, 2010
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Last modified: March 17, 2013