Section 700.7704 - Vacancy in trusteeship; manner of filling; priority; appointment by court of additional trustee or fiduciary.
ESTATES AND PROTECTED INDIVIDUALS CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 386 of 1998
700.7704 Vacancy in trusteeship; manner of filling; priority; appointment by court of additional trustee or fiduciary.
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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