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In a trust that provides it is governed by the law of another state, must it comply with Michigan law in terms of providing notice to trust beneficiaries? (ref. sections 7101, 7202 and 7303) 0611

May a trust's registration be canceled? (ref. sections 7305 and 7102(2)) 0604

What are the steps needed to establish a testamentary trust in the probate court? ref. sections 3102; MCR 5.501(E)) 0580

Trustee of a testamentary trust is a Washington resident.  How may the trust be revised and jurisdiction transferred to Washington? (ref. sections 7201, 7202, 7101, and 2705; MCR 5.501) 0475

What is the effect on jurisdiction when a trust states that the governing law is that of another state? (ref. section 7101(1), 7102(2), 7104 and 2705) 0429

When a resident moves to another state shortly before dead, where should the will created in Michigan be filed?  How does the trustee for such decedent handle notice to creditors of a trust created in Michigan? (ref. sections 2516, 7504, 7202 and 7101) 0387

May a foreign corporate trustee not authorized to do business in Michigan be appointed as a successor trustee? (ref. sections 7105 and 7305) 0224

If a successor foreign corporate co-trustee is appointed, where must the trust be registered and where can actions against the trustee be heard? (ref. section 7101) 0205

Should a trust be registered in the county where trust records are kept or in the county where the primary trust officer is located? (ref. sections 7101, 7201 and 7202) 0174

How should probate courts handle registration of trusts?  Must the trust be filed and is it confidential?
(ref. section 7102) 0019

Are there advantages and disadvantages to "preemptive" registration prior to a demand being made under EPIC?   Must the trustee of an irrevocable trust presently seek court appointment under RPC, accept the trust and file an inventory in order to qualify? (ref. section 7102) 0005

Where should a testamentary trust be registered? (ref. section 7101) 0003

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