HB4408

Probate: trusts; powers of appointment; revise. Amends secs. 5a & 14 of 1967 PA 224 (MCL 556.115a & 556.124).

Chamber Passed·6/24/26

Michigan HB4408 revises the powers of appointment in irrevocable trusts, clarifying rules for discretionary distributions and the creation of.

Michigan HB4408 amends sections of the Michigan Compiled Laws related to trusts, specifically addressing powers of appointment. The bill clarifies that a discretionary power to make distributions is presently exercisable when it depends solely on the trustee's judgment regarding the beneficiary's best interests. It also details conditions under which a trustee can create a second trust by exercising a power of appointment, including provisions for the second trust's beneficiaries and the handling of assets.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 107–0 · Jun 24
Current
Housing And Human Services Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

107 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 29

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

Apr 22

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

History

Jul 1

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Jul 1

Senate

Referred To Committee On Housing And Human Services

Jun 24

House

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