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  1. Michigan law is clear that the will must be signed directly by the testator, or under their clear direction. An individual may have grounds to contest a will if they believe that the testator was deliberately tricked into signing the document — for instance, if someone lied to the decedent, telling them they were signing another document ...

  2. In the State of Michigan, when a Will or Trust is contested it can significantly hinder a relative’s final wishes and tear families apart. The probate attorneys at Thav, Ryke & Associates work with families to prevent a contest from arising, but if it does, we are here to help you resolve it fairly.

  3. Apr 2, 2021 · One important basis upon which to contest a will in Michigan is lack of testamentary capacity, which is the legal term used to describe a person’s legal and mental ability to make or alter a will. Testamentary capacity requires that the testator (the person making the will) understand the following:

  4. Jun 10, 2021 · MacDonald Law, P.C. Integrity. Efficacy. Teamwork. Contesting a will in Michigan probate court. Jun 10, 2021 | Uncategorized. When a Michigan resident signs a will, he or she expects the terms of the will to be enforced by the probate court.

  5. Grounds for Contesting a Michigan Will or Trust. The Will or Trust wasn’t signed as required by state law. In Michigan, the testator must sign, and two witnesses must also sign, each having witnessed the testators signature. In addition, a notary public must witness the signatures of the testator as well as both witnesses.

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  6. Will Contest. In order to make sure that a testators last will and testament truly reflects their wishes, in Michigan there are requirements that must be followed during the drafting and execution process. These requirements are described in Chapter 700 of Michigans Estates and Protected Individuals Code.

  7. Under Michigan law, a will may be contested on specific grounds including, Lack of testamentary capacity: The testator must be of sound mind when creating the will. Undue influence: The will was created under pressure from someone for their own benefit. Fraud: The testator was deceived about the nature of the document or its contents.

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