Simple Will Preparation
Protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are carried out. Our document preparation service helps you create a clear, legally-formatted last will and testament.
Quick Turnaround
3-5 business days
What's Included in Your Simple Will Package
Simple Will Preparation Process
Consultation
We discuss your family situation, assets, and wishes for distribution
Information Gathering
Complete our questionnaire with beneficiary and executor details
Document Drafting
We prepare your will according to state requirements
Review & Finalize
Review your documents, make changes, and receive signing instructions
What You'll Need to Provide
Personal Information
- Your full legal name and address
- Names of spouse/partner if applicable
- Names and birthdates of children
- Executor name and contact info
- Alternate executor information
Asset & Beneficiary Details
- List of major assets to distribute
- Beneficiary names and relationships
- Specific gifts or bequests
- Guardian preference for minors
- Any special instructions
Expected Timeline
1-2
Days for consultation & info gathering
2-3
Days for document preparation
3-5
Total business days
Important Notice
ClearPath Document Services provides document preparation assistance only. We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice. For complex estates, tax planning, or if you have questions about your specific situation, we recommend consulting with an estate planning attorney.
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Michigan Simple Will Preparation — What EPIC Requires
Michigan wills are governed by the Estates and Protected Individuals Code (EPIC), MCL 700.2501 et seq. A properly executed simple will names your personal representative, distributes probate assets, and can nominate guardians for minor children. We prepare it to EPIC formatting and self-proving affidavit standards.
What's Included
- Last Will & Testament drafted to MCL 700.2502 execution requirements
- Self-proving affidavit under MCL 700.2504 (avoids witness testimony at probate)
- Personal representative nomination with alternate
- Specific bequests and residuary clause
- Guardianship nomination for minor children (if applicable)
- Signing instructions: 2 disinterested witnesses + notary in one sitting
Michigan Filing Details
- Governing statute
- MCL 700.2501–2508 (EPIC)
- Witnesses required
- 2 competent, disinterested
- Self-proving affidavit
- Notary required at signing
- Package price
- $399 (single complete package) / $599 (couple)
- Turnaround
- 3–5 business days
- Does it avoid probate?
- No — see Living Trust or Lady Bird Deed
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Michigan will avoid probate?
No. A will directs probate — it tells the probate court how to distribute your assets. If you want to skip probate entirely, you need beneficiary designations, joint ownership, a Lady Bird deed for real estate, or a revocable living trust holding your assets.
Can I write my own will in Michigan without witnesses?
Michigan recognizes holographic (handwritten) wills under MCL 700.2502(2) if the material portions and signature are in the testator's handwriting — no witnesses needed. But holographic wills fail probate more often over formatting issues; a witnessed self-proved will is much safer.
What happens if I die without a will in Michigan?
You die 'intestate' and MCL 700.2101–2114 controls distribution. Spouse and children inherit under a fixed formula that may not match your wishes — for example, if you're married with children from a prior relationship, your spouse only receives the first $150,000 plus half of the remainder.
Clear Path Document Services is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Information is Michigan-specific and general in nature; consult a licensed attorney for legal advice about your situation.
Ready to Protect Your Family's Future?
Start your simple will preparation today. Our team will guide you through every step.