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MI HB5795

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/24/2020

Primary Sponsor

Graham Filler

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows wills to be either in writing or in electronic record format that is readable as text at the time of signing.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Public Safety6/25/2020
Judiciary5/20/2020

Full Bill Text

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