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750.176 – Embezzlement by administrator, executor or guardian; penalty | Michigan Law

Michigan law penalizes administrators, executors, or guardians who embezzle estate assets and neglect court orders, with up to 10 years in prison or a $5,000 fine.

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750.176 – Embezzlement by administrator, executor or guardian; penalty

Michigan Penal Code § 750.176

Summary

This law section addresses embezzlement committed by administrators, executors, or guardians who have been appointed by a probate judge. It specifies that if they wilfully appropriate estate assets and fail to comply with court orders to deliver those assets within 60 days, they commit a felony. Penalties include imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine of up to $5,000.

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In simple terms: Michigan law penalizes administrators, executors, or guardians who embezzle estate assets and neglect court orders, with up to 10 years in prison or a $5,000 fine.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.