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Mich. Comp. Laws § 700.1108 (2026)

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ESTATES AND PROTECTED INDIVIDUALS CODE


Act 386 of 1998


700.1108 Definitions; U to Z.

Sec. 1108.

    As used in this act:

    (a) "Ward" means an individual for whom a guardian is appointed.

    (b) "Will" includes, but is not limited to, a codicil and a testamentary instrument that appoints a personal representative, revokes or revises another will, nominates a guardian, or expressly excludes or limits the right of an individual or class to succeed to the decedent's property that is passing by intestate succession.

History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000

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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 2009–2024 · leading case: In Re Geror, 779 N.W.2d 316 (Mich. Ct. App. 2009).
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In Re Geror, 779 N.W.2d 316 (Mich. Ct. App. 2009). “] This reasoning applies here because, according to MCL 700.1108(a), as used in the Estates and Protected Individuals Code, “ ‘ward’ means an individual for whom a guardian is appointed.”
Angela M Neubert (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2020). · cites it 4× “” MCL §700.1108(b). Although EPIC does not define the terms “bequest” or “inheritance,” when interpreting an undefined statutory term, the term ‘must be accorded its plain and ordinary meaning.”
in Re Guardianship of Rodrick Gordon (Mich. Ct. App. 2021). “” MCL 700.1108(a). -2- The probate court denied the petition.”
In Re Guardianship of Mary Ann Malloy (Mich. 2024). “8 A court may only appoint a guardian if the court concludes by clear and 6 EPIC defines “ward” as “an individual for whom a guardian is appointed,” MCL 700.1108(a), and therefore the term can encompass both incapacitated individuals and minors who are subject to a guardianship.”
In Re Guardianship of Dana Jenkins (Mich. 2024). “8 A court may only appoint a guardian if the court concludes by clear and 6 EPIC defines “ward” as “an individual for whom a guardian is appointed,” MCL 700.1108(a), and therefore the term can encompass both incapacitated individuals and minors who are subject to a guardianship.”
Patricia Sutter v. Thomas Brennan Fraser (Mich. Ct. App. 2014). “” MCL 700.1108(a). -3- fiduciary duty to Joseph, she would have needed to open an estate and appoint a personal representative, which she did not.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 700.1108(a) — 5 cases
In Re Geror, 779 N.W.2d 316 (Mich. Ct. App. 2009). “] This reasoning applies here because, according to MCL 700.1108(a), as used in the Estates and Protected Individuals Code, “ ‘ward’ means an individual for whom a guardian is appointed.”
in Re Guardianship of Rodrick Gordon (Mich. Ct. App. 2021). “” MCL 700.1108(a). -2- The probate court denied the petition.”
In Re Guardianship of Mary Ann Malloy (Mich. 2024). “8 A court may only appoint a guardian if the court concludes by clear and 6 EPIC defines “ward” as “an individual for whom a guardian is appointed,” MCL 700.1108(a), and therefore the term can encompass both incapacitated individuals and minors who are subject to a guardianship.”
In Re Guardianship of Dana Jenkins (Mich. 2024). “8 A court may only appoint a guardian if the court concludes by clear and 6 EPIC defines “ward” as “an individual for whom a guardian is appointed,” MCL 700.1108(a), and therefore the term can encompass both incapacitated individuals and minors who are subject to a guardianship.”
Patricia Sutter v. Thomas Brennan Fraser (Mich. Ct. App. 2014). “” MCL 700.1108(a). -3- fiduciary duty to Joseph, she would have needed to open an estate and appoint a personal representative, which she did not.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 700.1108(b) — 1 case
Angela M Neubert (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2020). “” MCL §700.1108(b). Although EPIC does not define the terms “bequest” or “inheritance,” when interpreting an undefined statutory term, the term ‘must be accorded its plain and ordinary meaning.”
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