Michigan § 700.2109 - Advancements.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 700.2109 — Advancements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 700.2109. Advancements.
If an individual dies intestate as to all or a portion of his or her estate, property the decedent gave during the decedent's lifetime to an individual who, at the decedent's death, is an heir is treated as an advancement against the heir's intestate share only under either of the following circumstances:
The decedent declared in a contemporaneous writing or the heir acknowledged in writing that the gift is an advancement.
The decedent's contemporaneous writing or the heir's written acknowledgment otherwise indicates that the gift is to be taken into account in computing the division and distribution of the decedent's intestate estate.
For purposes of subsection (1), property advanced is valued as of the time the heir came into possession or enjoyment of the property or as of the time of the decedent's death, whichever first occurs.
If the recipient of property advanced fails to survive the decedent, the property is not taken into account in computing the division and distribution of the decedent's intestate estate, unless the decedent's contemporaneous writing provides otherwise.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 700.2109
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 700.2109 cover?
Section 700.2109 ("Advancements.") 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 § 700.2109?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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