Sec. 2604.
(1) Except as provided in section 2603, a devise, other than a residuary devise, that fails for any reason becomes a part of the residue.
(2) Except as provided in section 2603, if the residue is devised to 2 or more persons, the share of a residuary devisee that fails for any reason passes to the other residuary devisee or to other residuary devisees in proportion to the interest of each in the remaining part of the residue.
History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 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-6 - Part 6 Rules of Construction Applicable Only to Wills (700.2601...700.2608)
Section 700.2601 - Definitions.
Section 700.2602 - Scope; Passage of Property and After-Acquired Property.
Section 700.2603 - Substitute Gift.
Section 700.2604 - Failure of Testamentary Provision.
Section 700.2605 - Increase in Securities; Accessions.