Michigan Estate Planning Simplified
Reliable, legal protection for your family under Lake State laws.
Michigan Estate Planning Rules
Creating a will in Michigan comes with specific requirements. This page provides general information, not legal advice. Verify current requirements with a licensed attorney before relying on a generated document.
Witness Requirements
Two witnesses
Probate Threshold
Estates under $27,000 (adjusted for inflation) may qualify for simplified procedures.
Specific Laws You Should Know
Statutory Will
Michigan is one of the few states with a dedicated "Statutory Will" form written into state law. While rigid, it sets the standard. My Last Word offers more flexibility while maintaining legal compliance.
Spousal Election
In Michigan, a surviving spouse can choose to take their share under the will OR a statutory share (half of what they would get if there were no will), preventing complete disinheritance.
Using My Last Word in Michigan
The builder provides a printable starting point and a conservative signing checklist. It does not replace state-specific legal advice.
- Printable witness signature lines.
- General state signing reminders.
- Prompts for common estate and digital-asset decisions.