Sec. 3102.
Except to collect assets under section 3983, to be effective to prove the transfer of property or to nominate a personal representative, a will must be declared valid by a register's order of informal probate or by a court's adjudication of probate.
History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 1998 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 54, 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Section 700.3108 - Repealed. 2000, Act 54, Eff.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.