The bill amends the "Estates and Protected Individuals Code" by updating the requirements for a valid will under section 2502 and introducing a new section 2504a. It specifies that a will must be in writing and either in a readable text format at the time of signing or in a holographic form, which is valid even if not witnessed, provided it is dated and includes the testator's signature and material portions in their handwriting. Additionally, the bill allows for the signing of a will to occur in the presence of witnesses either in person or through electronic means, thereby accommodating modern technology in the execution of wills.

Furthermore, the new section 2504a permits individuals to create a certified paper copy of an electronic will by affirming its accuracy under penalty of perjury. This certified copy must include self-proving affidavits if the electronic will is made self-proving. The bill defines "electronic will" as one that is both readable and signed according to the specified criteria, thus formalizing the legal recognition of electronic wills in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 700.2502