MI SB0560

Amends the Michigan Estates and Protected Individuals Code to clarify that an individual is the child of their natural parents for purposes of intestate succession, regardless of marital status.

Establishes multiple methods for establishing paternity for intestate succession purposes, including acknowledgment of parentage, correction of birth certificate, mutually acknowledged parent-child relationship beginning before age 18, paternity order, or court determination using paternity act standards.

Adds provision allowing probate courts to determine paternity in estate proceedings using the standards and procedures established under the Paternity Act (1956 PA 205).

Includes option for father determination through action under the revocation of paternity act.

Takes effect June 12, 2012, contingent on enactment of Senate Bill No. 557 of the 96th Legislature.