Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan
Revocation of Will by writing on Testators Copy
Testator changed mind regarding Will. They then crossed out name of beneficiary and entered another name and also stated that that person was to get nothing. Also added new name to will and PR status.Person did not resign or redate Will. This was all done on a Will that was orginally made by they're attorney. However only made corrections on they're copy and not the Original.They then also made a Hologrphic Will besides writing and redirecting assests on the Attorney made Will Is there a MCL stating corrections can't be made on the Testators Copy?? Isn't a copy still considered a Legal Document? If original was lost, wouldn't a copy be then accepted by the court?? Thank you for your advice.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Revocation of Will by writing on Testators Copy
The changes to the will would have to be signed and dated in order to be valid. The filed Will supersedes the undated and unsigned provisions and would likely stand as if the changes were not made.
There is no such provision in the MCLs.
The court will in certain circumstances accept copies if that is the best evidence of the document in question.
If you need further information on what constitutes a valid will, please visit my website at www.lawrefs.com and search under estates / probate.
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