Sec. 3101.
An individual's power to leave property by will, and the rights of creditors, devisees, and heirs to his or her property, are subject to the restrictions and limitations contained in this act to facilitate the prompt settlement of estates. Upon an individual's death, the decedent's property devolves to the persons to whom the property is devised by the decedent's last will or to those indicated as substitutes for them in cases involving lapse, disclaimer, or other circumstances affecting devolution of a testate estate, or in the absence of testamentary disposition, to the decedent's heirs or to those indicated as substitutes for them in cases involving disclaimer or other circumstances affecting devolution of an intestate estate, subject to homestead allowance, family allowance, and exempt property, to rights of creditors, to the surviving spouse's elective share, and to administration.
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 III - Probate of Wills and Administration (700.3101...700.3988)
386-1998-III-1 - Part 1 General Provisions (700.3101...700.3108)
Section 700.3101 - Devolution of Estate at Death; Restrictions.
Section 700.3102 - Validity of Will by Order of Probate.
Section 700.3103 - Necessity of Appointment for Administration.
Section 700.3104 - Claim Against Decedent; Necessity of Administration.
Section 700.3105 - Proceedings Affecting Devolution and Administration.
Section 700.3106 - Proceedings Within Jurisdiction of Court; Service; Jurisdiction Over Persons.
Section 700.3107 - Proceedings; Scope; Independence.
Section 700.3108 - Repealed. 2000, Act 54, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000.