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Document Signing Requirements in Michigan

Find witness, notary, and remote online notarization (RON) requirements for wills, trusts, healthcare proxies, and powers of attorney.

Michigan Will Requirements

Wills excluded from remote notarization

Requirement
Michigan
Witnesses Required
2 adults
Notarization
Standard practice

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Will Details

Detail
Michigan
Self-Proving Affidavit
Available - notarized affidavit at signing eliminates witness testimony at probate
Holographic (Handwritten) Wills
Recognized
Beneficiaries as Witnesses
Allowed
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Michigan has specific requirements for each type of estate planning document. Wills require 2 witnesses. Healthcare proxies require 2 witnesses. Financial POAs may require notarization for practical acceptance. Trusts are recommended to be notarized.

Michigan requires 2 adult witnesses to sign a will. Beneficiaries can technically serve as witnesses, though using disinterested witnesses is recommended. Notarization with a self-proving affidavit is recommended to avoid witnesses testifying at probate.

Michigan has fully authorized Remote Online Notarization (RON). Wills are excluded from remote notarization and require in-person signing. Healthcare proxies and financial POAs can both be notarized remotely. Documents notarized via out-of-state RON are also accepted.

Michigan requires 2 witnesses for a healthcare proxy. Certain people cannot serve as witnesses: the person named as your healthcare agent, your spouse, blood relatives, and others.

Michigan recommends notarization for practical acceptance by financial institutions. 2 witnesses are also required. The agent must sign to accept the appointment. Recording is required if the POA will be used for real estate transactions.

Michigan does not require witnesses for a revocable living trust. Notarization is recommended for validity and property transfers. Trusts can be notarized remotely via video call.

Document Signing Requirements in Michigan

Estate planning documents in Michigan have specific signing requirements that vary by document type. Understanding these requirements helps ensure your documents meet your state's execution standards.

Wills in Michigan require 2 witnesses. Notarization is standard practice for the self-proving affidavit.

Michigan fully authorizes Remote Online Notarization (RON), allowing you to sign and notarize documents via secure video call. However, wills are excluded from RON.

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