Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 566.45 (2026)

Short title; applicable provisions.

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UNIFORM VOIDABLE TRANSACTIONS ACT


Act 434 of 1998


566.45 Short title; applicable provisions.

Sec. 15.

    (1) This act, which was formerly known and cited as the "uniform fraudulent transfer act", shall be known and may be cited as the "uniform voidable transactions act".

    (2) All of the following apply to sections 1 to 13 as amended, and to section 14 and this section as added, by the amendatory act that added this section:

    (a) The sections as amended or added apply to a transfer made or obligation incurred on or after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section.

    (b) The sections as amended or added do not apply to a transfer made or obligation incurred before the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section.

    (c) The sections as amended or added do not apply to a right of action that accrued before the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section.

    (d) For purposes of this subsection, a transfer is made and an obligation is incurred at the time provided in section 6.

History: Add. 2016, Act 552, Eff. Apr. 10, 2017

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 11 cases (5 in the last 5 years), 2017–2024 · leading case: In re Mickens, 575 B.R. 797 (Bankr. W.D. Mich. 2017).
In re Mickens, 575 B.R. 797 (Bankr. W.D. Mich. 2017). · cites it 4× “Effective April 10, 2017, the Michigan UFTA was amended and renamed the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act (“UVTA”), See Mich. Comp. Laws § 566.45 (1). The court has applied the UFTA in this case, as that was the law that was in effect both at the time of the transfer and as of…”
Simon v. Short (In re Oakland Physicians Med. Ctr., L.L.C.), 596 B.R. 587 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2019). · cites it 4× “§ 566.45. At the September 13, 2018 hearing, the parties agreed that this issue is central to their case and a ruling on it would likely resolve the remaining claims.”
Christopher D Wyman - Adversary Proceeding (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2023). · cites it 2× “See Mich. Comp. Laws § 566.45 (1). 4 On September 21, 2017, the Attorney Discipline Board for the State of Michigan issued a Notice of Disbarment (Pending Review) disbarring Mr.”
Gold v. Wall, Sr. (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2024). · cites it 2× “See Mich. Comp. Laws § 566.45 (1) 17 in exchange for a transfer, the inquiry ends with no consideration of any factors.”
Daws Excavating LLC v. Camp Retreats Found. (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). “See MCL 566.45(1). However, because the relevant lower court proceedings took place before the amendment went into effect, we will refer to the act as the “Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act” or the “UFTA,” as it was known at the time of the lower court proceedings.”
Daws Excavating LLC v. Camp Retreats Found. (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). “See MCL 566.45(1). However, because the relevant lower court proceedings took place before the amendment went into effect, we will refer to the act as the “Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act” or the “UFTA,” as it was known at the time of the lower court proceedings.”
Joe Dorr v. Scott Smith (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). “3 Although previously known as the “uniform fraudulent transfer act”, the act is currently known as the uniform voidable transactions act, MCL 566.45(1). -5- similar to a claim to quiet title than to a claim alleging fraud.”
Joe Dorr v. Scott Smith (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). “3 Although previously known as the “uniform fraudulent transfer act”, the act is currently known as the uniform voidable transactions act, MCL 566.45(1). -5- similar to a claim to quiet title than to a claim alleging fraud.”
Lynn Beth Baum v. David Baum (Mich. Ct. App. 2021). “2016 PA 552 ; MCL 566.45(1). -2- appellate process.2 For the reasons provided below, in Docket No.”
Morland Prop. Servs. LLC v. J J Dev. Inc (Mich. Ct. App. 2024). “The trial court implied it believed this argument by questioning plaintiff during the summary-disposition hearing about 4 This case references the Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act, which was the name used for the statutory scheme before a 2016 amendment, MCL 566.45(1). -8-…”
Can IV Packard Square LLC v. Craig Schubiner (Mich. Ct. App. 2024). “MCL 566.45(1). -6- prevent debtors from transferring their property in bad faith before creditors can reach it.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 566.45(1) — 8 cases
Simon v. Short (In re Oakland Physicians Med. Ctr., L.L.C.), 596 B.R. 587 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2019). “§ 566.45. At the September 13, 2018 hearing, the parties agreed that this issue is central to their case and a ruling on it would likely resolve the remaining claims.”
Daws Excavating LLC v. Camp Retreats Found. (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). “See MCL 566.45(1). However, because the relevant lower court proceedings took place before the amendment went into effect, we will refer to the act as the “Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act” or the “UFTA,” as it was known at the time of the lower court proceedings.”
Daws Excavating LLC v. Camp Retreats Found. (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). “See MCL 566.45(1). However, because the relevant lower court proceedings took place before the amendment went into effect, we will refer to the act as the “Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act” or the “UFTA,” as it was known at the time of the lower court proceedings.”
Joe Dorr v. Scott Smith (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). “3 Although previously known as the “uniform fraudulent transfer act”, the act is currently known as the uniform voidable transactions act, MCL 566.45(1). -5- similar to a claim to quiet title than to a claim alleging fraud.”
Joe Dorr v. Scott Smith (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). “3 Although previously known as the “uniform fraudulent transfer act”, the act is currently known as the uniform voidable transactions act, MCL 566.45(1). -5- similar to a claim to quiet title than to a claim alleging fraud.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 566.45(2) — 1 case
Simon v. Short (In re Oakland Physicians Med. Ctr., L.L.C.), 596 B.R. 587 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2019). “§ 566.45. At the September 13, 2018 hearing, the parties agreed that this issue is central to their case and a ruling on it would likely resolve the remaining claims.”
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