MI estate risk
Probate risk in Michigan
Court-supervised estate process, timing, cost exposure, and public record requirements.
Michigan allows small-estate transfers by affidavit or court assignment when the estate is within the annually adjusted cap.
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The small-estate cap for affidavits and assignments is $51,000 for 2025.
- The cap is adjusted annually for inflation.
- Small-estate procedures are tied to MCL 700.3982 and 700.3983.
- Michigan's small-estate cap is updated annually; affidavits and assignments must use the current published limit.
Questions to consider
Questions to consider in Michigan
- How long does probate typically take here?
- What costs and fees should families expect?
- What becomes public during probate?
State overview
Michigan allows small-estate transfers by affidavit or court assignment when the estate is within the annually adjusted cap.
- The small-estate cap for affidavits and assignments is $51,000 for 2025.
- The cap is adjusted annually for inflation.
- Small-estate procedures are tied to MCL 700.3982 and 700.3983.
- Michigan's small-estate cap is updated annually; affidavits and assignments must use the current published limit.
Sources
Background sources
- Uniform Probate Code (2019) - Probate of wills and administration
Article III covers appointment, notices, creditor claims, and small-estate collection (Section 3-1201).
National sources provide baseline context; state statutes and court rules control in Michigan.
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