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MI HB5983
Bill
Status
10/17/2012
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Greimel
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AI Summary
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Amends MCL 700.3715 to authorize personal representatives of deceased persons' estates to take control of, conduct, continue, or terminate any accounts of the decedent on social networking websites, microblogging or short message service websites, or electronic mail service websites.
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Amends MCL 700.5423 to grant conservators the same authority over accounts of protected individuals on social networking websites, microblogging or short message service websites, or electronic mail service websites.
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Adds these digital account management powers as new subsections (gg) to section 3715 and (dd) to section 5423 of the Estates and Protected Individuals Code.
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Maintains all existing powers and restrictions for personal representatives and conservators, including court approval requirements for disposal of real property or principal dwelling.
Legislative Description
Probate; guardians and conservators; power of conservator or the personal representative of a deceased person's estate; prove access to certain online accounts. Amends secs. 3715 & 5423 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.3715 & 700.5423).
Probate, wills and estates
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 10/17/2012
11/8/2012