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Michigan probate articles
- Are Joint Wills Irrevocable In Michigan?
2020-02-04
A joint will is a rarely seen document, in which a husband and wife execute one will will for both of them. Under Michigan law, can the surviving spouse, after executing a joint will, make a new will at variance with the joint will? A recen…
- How Do You Make a Valid Will In Michigan?
2020-12-31
To make a valid will under Michigan law, the will must be: In writing; Signed by the testator or by some other person in the testator’s conscious presence and at the testator’s direction; and Signed by at least two witnesses. The req…
- How to Challenge a Will in Michigan
2019-09-27
You can challenge a will in Michigan on the following grounds: Lack of property formalities; Undue Influence Lack of Capacity Revocation Lack of Proper Formalities A will can be contested in Michigan if the will does not comply with the req…
- Surviving Spouse Rights Michigan
2019-11-12
Michigan law affords certain rights and benefits to surviving spouses (sometimes called widow's rights) including: Intestate Rights Elective Share Homestead Allowance Exempt Property Family Allowance Pretermitted Spouse Rights Understanding…
- Who Are Next Of Kin In Michigan?
2020-07-15
Under Michigan law, the term “next of kin” is synonymous with “heirs”, “heirs at law”, “relatives”, or “family” when used in an applicable statute or governing instrument. See section 700.2720 of the Michigan Estates and Protected Individua…
- Who Can Serve As Personal Representative In Michigan?
2021-11-02
For both formal and informal probate proceedings in Michigan, an order of priority exists for who can serve as personal representative. The term “personal representative includes, but is not limited to, an executor, administrator, successor…