Q: I have a hand written will with two witnesses is that acceptable in probate court in Macomb county? It is not notarized.
My sister has passed already and I’m trying to pay for her funeral expenses and storage units.
A: Holographic wills are valid in Michigan provided that they are written in the decedent's handwriting and endorsed by the decedent. No witnesses are needed, but be prepared to be challenged in probate court. It will help you significantly if you can find the witnesses and take affidavits of the witnesses that they saw your sister endorse the document. A court will still need to make the determination if the will is valid.
Brent T. Geers agrees with this answer
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Mr Soble is correct, however, if there are two witnesses it may not be necessary to be considered a 'holographic' will. Wills don't need to be notarized, just witnessed by two disinterested adults.
I do however suggest you should consult with a local probate attorney to review what you have to determine 1) IF PROBATE IS NEEDED AT ALL
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