Michigan Estate Planning
Get your own affairs in order in Michigan, for yourself or an aging parent. Compare the documents most adults need (a will, a power of attorney, and a healthcare directive), decide whether you need a trust, and see how to keep your estate out of probate.
Which document do I need?
The core documents at a glance. Each row links to its Michigan guide.
- Will
- Michigan will requirements guide. Learn capacity, signature, witness, holographic will, self-proving affidavit, and will-delivery rules. Read the guide
- Living trust
- Michigan living trust guide covering creation funding probate avoidance successor trustees transfer records planning. Read the guide
- Power of attorney
- Michigan power of attorney guide for financial POA signing, durability, witnesses, notarization, express authority, and healthcare document limits. Read the guide
- Healthcare directive
- Michigan healthcare directive guide for patient advocate designations, witness limits, medical-record use, mental health decisions, and POA differences. Read the guide
Planning to prepare the will with an online service? See what Michigan requires from an online will before you sign anything.
Michigan estate planning guides
Michigan Estate Planning Basics
Michigan estate planning basics guide covering wills trusts powers of attorney patient advocates probate path records.
Michigan Will Requirements and Signing Rules
Michigan will requirements guide. Learn capacity, signature, witness, holographic will, self-proving affidavit, and will-delivery rules.
Michigan Power of Attorney Guide
Michigan power of attorney guide for financial POA signing, durability, witnesses, notarization, express authority, and healthcare document limits.
Michigan Healthcare Directive Guide
Michigan healthcare directive guide for patient advocate designations, witness limits, medical-record use, mental health decisions, and POA differences.
Michigan Guardianship Planning Guide
Michigan guardianship planning guide for minor guardians, adult guardians, conservators, court findings, patient advocate limits, and POA alternatives.
Michigan Revocable Living Trust Guide
Michigan living trust guide covering creation funding probate avoidance successor trustees transfer records planning.
Michigan Trust Administration Guide
Michigan trust administration guide for successor trustees handling notices, assets, records, debts, taxes, and beneficiary distributions.
Michigan Transfer-on-Death Deed Alternatives
Michigan transfer-on-death deed alternatives for title, trust, vehicle, and probate review. Learn what to check before recording property.
Michigan Pet Trust Planning
Michigan pet trusts guide for animal care planning. Learn trustee selection, funding, enforcement, records, and estate document coordination.
Michigan Digital Assets Estate Planning Guide
Michigan digital assets guide for estate planning, online accounts, fiduciary access, cryptocurrency records, and account instructions.
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Information current as of 2026-06-18
Settled Estate is not a law firm, and this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in your state can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.
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