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MI HB5795
Bill
Status
6/24/2020
Primary Sponsor
Graham Filler
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AI Summary
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Allows wills to be either in writing or in electronic record format that is readable as text at the time of signing.
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Permits witnesses to sign wills "in electronic presence" of each other, in addition to signing in person, as long as they sign within a reasonable time of witnessing the testator's signature or acknowledgment.
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Adds definitions for "electronic," "electronic presence," "record," and "sign" to clarify that signing can include affixing or logically associating electronic symbols or processes with the will.
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Allows individuals to create certified paper copies of electronic wills by affirming under penalty of perjury that the paper copy is a complete, true, and accurate reproduction of the electronic will.
Legislative Description
Probate: wills and estates; electronic signature of wills; allow. Amends sec. 2502 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.2502) & adds sec. 2504a.
Probate: wills and estates
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-1)
12/9/2020