Michigan § 700.2516 - Delivery of will or codicil by custodian.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 700.2516 — Delivery of will or codicil by custodian., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 700.2516. Delivery of will or codicil by custodian.
A custodian of a will or codicil or person having possession or care of a will or codicil shall forward it to the court having jurisdiction with reasonable promptness after the death of the testator either by delivering it personally or by sending it properly addressed by registered mail. A person who neglects to perform this duty without reasonable cause is liable for damages that are sustained by the neglect. A person who willfully refuses or fails to deliver a will or codicil after being ordered by the court in a proceeding brought for the purpose of compelling delivery is guilty of contempt of court and subject to the penalty for contempt.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 700.2516
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 700.2516 cover?
Section 700.2516 ("Delivery of will or codicil by custodian.") 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.
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