Michigan § 700.2503 - Writings intended as wills.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 700.2503 — Writings intended as wills., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 700.2503. Writings intended as wills.
Although a document or writing added upon a document was not executed in compliance with section 2502, the document or writing is treated as if it had been executed in compliance with that section if the proponent of the document or writing establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the decedent intended the document or writing to constitute any of the following:
The decedent's will.
A partial or complete revocation of the decedent's will.
An addition to or an alteration of the decedent's will.
A partial or complete revival of the decedent's formerly revoked will or of a formerly revoked portion of the decedent's will.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 700.2503
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 700.2503 cover?
Section 700.2503 ("Writings intended as wills.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Michigan § 700.2503?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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