Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 700.7301 (2026)

Representation; effect.

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ESTATES AND PROTECTED INDIVIDUALS CODE

Act 386 of 1998

700.7301 Representation; effect.

Sec. 7301.

(1) Notice to a person who may represent and bind another person under this part has the same effect as if notice were given directly to the other person.

(2) The consent of a person who may represent and bind another person under this part is binding on the person represented unless the person represented objects to the representation before the consent would otherwise have become effective.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in section 7602, a person who under this part may represent a settlor who lacks capacity may receive notice and for purposes of section 7602 may give a binding consent on the settlor's behalf.

(4) A settlor may not represent or bind a trust beneficiary under this part with respect to the termination or modification of a trust under section 7411(1).

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

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Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2007–2012 · leading case: In Re Baldwin Trust, 733 N.W.2d 419 (Mich. Ct. App. 2007).

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In Re Baldwin Trust, 733 N.W.2d 419 (Mich. Ct. App. 2007). · cites it 2× “" MCL 700.7301 (emphasis added). Unlike the duties EPIC imposes on a personal representative, see MCL 700.”

In re Draves Trust, 828 N.W.2d 83 (Mich. Ct. App. 2012). “On a determination that the representation as provided in [MCL 700.7301 et seg.] was adequate, that the agreement does not violate a material purpose of the trust, and that the agreement contains terms and conditions the court could have properly approved, the court shall enter…”

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