2026 House Bill 5701

Probate: wills and estates; electronic signature of wills; allow.

A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 2502 (MCL 700.2502), as amended by 2020 PA 246, and by adding section 2504a.

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Modernizes Michigan's will laws by recognizing electronic wills, allowing remote witnessing, and establishing procedures for certifying paper copies of electronic wills.

Introduced in the House

March 10, 2026

Introduced by Reps. Doug Wozniak (R-59) and Sharon MacDonell (D-56)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary