The EPIC Omnibus bill was signed into law on February 21, 2024, and takes immediate effect. 2024 PA 1 . The new law, put forward by the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, streamlines Michigan probate and estate law based ...
On February 6, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court issued ADM File No. 2023-24 , which adopts amendments to MCR 3.701 and the addition of MCR 3.715 , .716 , .717 , .718 , .719 , .720 , .721 , and .722 , effective February ...
The Michigan Legislature passed numerous bills related to criminal law before adjourning for the year. The following laws, signed by the governor, include enhanced penalties for domestic violence offenders and for assaulting medical personnel, expanded ...
On November 7, 2023, Governor Whitmer signed the Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA) into law. 2023 PA 187 . The UPOAA repeals the durable power of attorney provisions in the Estates and Protected Individuals Code (EPIC), MCL 700.5501–.5505 . ...
The Michigan Supreme Court adopted amendments to the Michigan Rules of Evidence (MREs) effective January 1, 2024. According to the Staff Comment to the amending order, the amendments are designed to “restyl[e] the MREs in an effort to remain as consistent ...