HB 5103 Summary

• Amends MCL 700.3203 and 700.3204 regarding priority for appointment of personal representatives in probate proceedings.

• Clarifies that the priority rules in sections 3203 and 3204 govern appointment of a "general personal representative or successor personal representative" but do not apply to selection of a "special personal representative."

• Maintains existing priority order for appointment: persons nominated by will, surviving spouse (if devisee), other devisees, surviving spouse (if not devisee), other heirs, creditor nominees after 42 days, and public administrator after 63 days.

• Effective immediately upon enactment (March 10, 2020).