Michigan HB5701 allows for the electronic signature of wills, amending existing probate law to include electronic wills.

Michigan HB5701 amends the state's probate law to allow for the electronic signature of wills. This change modifies the definition of a will to include documents that are readable as text at the time of signing and signed electronically. It also allows for the creation of a certified paper copy of an electronic will, which must be affirmed under penalty of perjury to be complete and accurate. This bill aims to modernize the process of creating and validating wills in Michigan.

Michigan HB5701 allows for the electronic signature of wills, amending existing probate law to include electronic wills.

Michigan HB5701 amends the state's probate law to allow for the electronic signature of wills. This change modifies the definition of a will to include documents that are readable as text at the time of signing and signed electronically. It also allows for the creation of a certified paper copy of an electronic will, which must be affirmed under penalty of perjury to be complete and accurate. This bill aims to modernize the process of creating and validating wills in Michigan.