Sec. 2501.
(1) An individual 18 years of age or older who has sufficient mental capacity may make a will.
(2) An individual has sufficient mental capacity to make a will if all of the following requirements are met:
(a) The individual has the ability to understand that he or she is providing for the disposition of his or her property after death.
(b) The individual has the ability to know the nature and extent of his or her property.
(c) The individual knows the natural objects of his or her bounty.
(d) The individual has the ability to understand in a reasonable manner the general nature and effect of his or her act in signing the will.
History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 ;-- Am. 2009, Act 46, Eff. Apr. 1, 2010 Popular Name: EPIC
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 700 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code
Act 386 of 1998 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code (700.1101 - 700.8206)
Article II - Intestacy, Wills, and Donative Transfers (700.2101...700.2959)
386-1998-II-5 - Part 5 Wills, Will Contracts, and Custody and Deposit of Wills (700.2501...700.2519)
Section 700.2501 - Will; Maker; Sufficient Mental Capacity.
Section 700.2502 - Execution; Witnessed Wills; Holographic Wills.
Section 700.2503 - Writings Intended as Wills.
Section 700.2504 - Self-Proved Will.
Section 700.2506 - Choice of Law as to Execution.
Section 700.2507 - Revocation by Writing or by Act.
Section 700.2508 - Revocation by Change of Circumstances.
Section 700.2509 - Revival of Revoked Will.
Section 700.2510 - Incorporation by Reference.
Section 700.2511 - Testamentary Additions to Trusts.
Section 700.2512 - Events of Independent Significance.
Section 700.2514 - Contracts Concerning Succession.
Section 700.2515 - Deposit of Will With Court in Testator's Lifetime.
Section 700.2516 - Delivery of Will or Codicil by Custodian.
Section 700.2517 - Opening of Safe Deposit Box.