Last Will Testaments

Under Michigan law, a will must be filed with the court with reasonable promptness after the death of the testator.So, after you pass away, your will should be filed in your local probate court by the person named to be your personal representative (also called an executor or administrator).

A joint will is a legal document executed by two (or more) people, which merges their individual wills into a single, combined last will and testament. Like most wills, a joint will lets the will-makers name who will get their property and assets after they die. Joint wills are usually created by married couples.

Age: The testator must be at least 18 years old. Capacity: The testator must be of sound mind. Signature: The will must be signed by the testator or by someone else in the testator's name in his presence, by his direction.

A joint will is a legal document executed by two (or more) people, which merges their individual wills into a single, combined last will and testament. Like most wills, a joint will lets the will-makers name who will get their property and assets after they die. Joint wills are usually created by married couples.

A mutual Will is where two (or more) testators make Wills which mirror the contents of the other(s). However, mutual Wills cannot be altered upon the death of one of the testators.

Married couples often execute wills which are identical in their provisions, frequently giving the estate to the surviving spouse or if the spouse does not survive to the children.However, not every mirror will is a "mutual will", indeed very few mirror wills are mutual wills.

There have been examples of joint wills being upheld by the law, but it is on the basis that they are two wills, separately proved; and the second person is at liberty to change the will anyway (unless it is a valid mutual will).

Choose your desired format. Do you want to type or handwrite your will? Provide basic information. Designate a personal representative. List your property and designate beneficiaries. Add a residuary clause. Sign and execute your will.

The mutual wills can be revoked during the lifetimes of both testators, but, on the first death, the survivor is prevented from making a new will in the future.