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Grounds for Contesting a Michigan Will or Trust The Will or Trust wasn't signed as required by state law. In Michigan, the testator must sign, and two witnesses must also sign, each having witnessed the testator's signature.
(2) A certificate of trust may be signed or otherwise authenticated by the settlor, any trustee, or an attorney for the settlor or trustee. The certificate must be in the form of an affidavit.
To create a living trust in Michigan, you prepare the trust document and then sign it in the presence of a notary. The final step is to transfer assets into the trust, funding it. Living trusts are a popular estate planning tool. A living trust can provide many benefits and may be a wise choice for you.
A Certificate of Trust may need to be recorded in the county that any real property is in. That said, if there's no real property owned by the Trust, there may not be any need to record it.
Here's your step-by-step guide: Decide what type of trust you want. For single people, a single trust is the only available choice. ... Next you'll need to take stock of your property. ... Pick a trustee. ... Create the trust document. ... Sign the trust document in front of a notary public. Fund the trust by placing property into it.