Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.2152 (2026)

Mental competency of testator; presumption.

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REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961

Act 236 of 1961

600.2152 Mental competency of testator; presumption.

Sec. 2152.

In proceedings for the probate of wills, it shall not be necessary for the proponent in the first instance to introduce any proof to show the competency of the decedent to make a will, but the like presumption of mental competency shall obtain as in other cases.

History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1970–1970 · leading case: In Re Vollbrecht Est., 182 N.W.2d 609 (Mich. Ct. App. 1970).

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In Re Vollbrecht Est., 182 N.W.2d 609 (Mich. Ct. App. 1970). · cites it 2× “None of these characteristics individually or collectively is sufficient to overcome the statutory presumption of mental competency, MCLA § 600.2152 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 27A.”

Thomson v. Pace, 182 N.W.2d 609 (Mich. Ct. App. 1970). · cites it 2× “None of these characteristics individually or collectively is sufficient to overcome the statutory presumption of mental competency, MCLA § 600.2152 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 27A.”

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