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Mich. Comp. Laws § 700.7205 (2026)

Trust proceedings; dismissal of matters relating to foreign trusts.

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ESTATES AND PROTECTED INDIVIDUALS CODE


Act 386 of 1998


700.7205 Trust proceedings; dismissal of matters relating to foreign trusts.

Sec. 7205.

    (1) If a party objects, the court shall not entertain a proceeding under section 7203 that involves a trust that is registered or that has its principal place of administration in another state, unless either of the following applies:

    (a) All appropriate parties could not be bound by litigation in the courts of the state where the trust is registered or has its principal place of administration.

    (b) The interests of justice would otherwise be seriously impaired.

    (2) The court may condition a stay or dismissal of a proceeding under this section on the consent of a party to jurisdiction of the state in which the trust is registered or has its principal place of business, grant a continuance, or enter another appropriate order.

History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 ;-- Am. 2009, Act 46, Eff. Apr. 1, 2010

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Cited in 8 cases (5 in the last 5 years), 2003–2025 · leading case: In Re Temple Marital Trust, 748 N.W.2d 265 (Mich. Ct. App. 2008).
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In Re Temple Marital Trust, 748 N.W.2d 265 (Mich. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 5× “” MCL 700.7205. Petitioner’s primary challenge to respondent’s retaining counsel to defend his challenge to the trust amendment is based on this Court’s prior opinion holding the amendment invalid.”
In Re Adams Est., 667 N.W.2d 904 (Mich. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 4× “MCL 700.7205 provides in relevant part: On petition of an interested person,.”
In Re Michael Eyde Trust (Mich. Ct. App. 2024). · cites it 12× “LAW AND ANALYSIS MCL 700.7205 states, in relevant part: (1) If a party objects, the court shall not entertain a proceeding under section 7203 that involves a trust that is registered or that has its principal place of administration in another state, unless either of the…”
In Re Michael Eyde Trust (Mich. Ct. App. 2022). · cites it 10× “] However, MCL 700.7205(1) provides: If a party objects, the court shall not entertain a proceeding under section 7203 that involves a trust that is registered or that has its principal place of administration in another state, unless either of the following applies: (a) All…”
In Re Michael Eyde Trust (Mich. Ct. App. 2022). · cites it 10× “] However, MCL 700.7205(1) provides: If a party objects, the court shall not entertain a proceeding under section 7203 that involves a trust that is registered or that has its principal place of administration in another state, unless either of the following applies: (a) All…”
Gary Olszewski v. Kathy J Erdman Trust (Mich. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 3× “Um, one moment, looking at MCL 700.7205, Declination of a Jurisdiction proceedings involving foreign involving foreign trusts, it says under subsection one, “If a party objects, the court shall not entertain a proceeding under section 7203 that involves a trust that is…”
in Re Stanley a Seneker Trust (Mich. Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 3× “In sum, at the time of Stanley’s death, the principal place of administration of the Trust was in Florida and JP Morgan, as successor trustee, was not allowed to transfer that principal place of administration without complying with the requirements of FSA 736.”
In Re Clifford D Steves Separate Prop. Trust (Mich. Ct. App. 2024). “MCL 700.7205(1) recognizes that this state can be asked to preside over trusts originating from other states, and sets forth a basis upon which a party may object to the court’s exercise of jurisdiction: -5- (1) If a party objects, the court shall not entertain a proceeding…”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 700.7205(1) — 6 cases
In Re Michael Eyde Trust (Mich. Ct. App. 2022). “] However, MCL 700.7205(1) provides: If a party objects, the court shall not entertain a proceeding under section 7203 that involves a trust that is registered or that has its principal place of administration in another state, unless either of the following applies: (a) All…”
In Re Michael Eyde Trust (Mich. Ct. App. 2022). “] However, MCL 700.7205(1) provides: If a party objects, the court shall not entertain a proceeding under section 7203 that involves a trust that is registered or that has its principal place of administration in another state, unless either of the following applies: (a) All…”
In Re Michael Eyde Trust (Mich. Ct. App. 2024). “LAW AND ANALYSIS MCL 700.7205 states, in relevant part: (1) If a party objects, the court shall not entertain a proceeding under section 7203 that involves a trust that is registered or that has its principal place of administration in another state, unless either of the…”
In Re Clifford D Steves Separate Prop. Trust (Mich. Ct. App. 2024). “MCL 700.7205(1) recognizes that this state can be asked to preside over trusts originating from other states, and sets forth a basis upon which a party may object to the court’s exercise of jurisdiction: -5- (1) If a party objects, the court shall not entertain a proceeding…”
Gary Olszewski v. Kathy J Erdman Trust (Mich. Ct. App. 2025). “Um, one moment, looking at MCL 700.7205, Declination of a Jurisdiction proceedings involving foreign involving foreign trusts, it says under subsection one, “If a party objects, the court shall not entertain a proceeding under section 7203 that involves a trust that is…”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 700.7205(1)(a) — 1 case
in Re Stanley a Seneker Trust (Mich. Ct. App. 2015). “In sum, at the time of Stanley’s death, the principal place of administration of the Trust was in Florida and JP Morgan, as successor trustee, was not allowed to transfer that principal place of administration without complying with the requirements of FSA 736.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 700.7205(1)(b) — 3 cases
In Re Michael Eyde Trust (Mich. Ct. App. 2022). “] However, MCL 700.7205(1) provides: If a party objects, the court shall not entertain a proceeding under section 7203 that involves a trust that is registered or that has its principal place of administration in another state, unless either of the following applies: (a) All…”
In Re Michael Eyde Trust (Mich. Ct. App. 2022). “] However, MCL 700.7205(1) provides: If a party objects, the court shall not entertain a proceeding under section 7203 that involves a trust that is registered or that has its principal place of administration in another state, unless either of the following applies: (a) All…”
In Re Michael Eyde Trust (Mich. Ct. App. 2024). “LAW AND ANALYSIS MCL 700.7205 states, in relevant part: (1) If a party objects, the court shall not entertain a proceeding under section 7203 that involves a trust that is registered or that has its principal place of administration in another state, unless either of the…”
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