Sec. 10.
(1) Subject to subsection (3), a personal representative or trustee may make an irrevocable transfer to another adult or trust company as custodian for the benefit of a minor pursuant to section 13 in the absence of a will or under a will or trust that does not contain an authorization to make the irrevocable transfer.
(2) Subject to subsection (3), a conservator may make an irrevocable transfer to another adult or trust company as custodian for the benefit of the minor pursuant to section 13.
(3) A transfer under subsection (1) or (2) may be made only if the personal representative, trustee, or conservator considers the transfer to be in the best interest of the minor; the transfer is not prohibited by or inconsistent with provisions of the applicable will, trust agreement, or other governing instrument; and, if the transfer exceeds $10,000.00 in value, the transfer is authorized by the court.
History: 1998, Act 433, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 1998