Mich. Comp. Laws § 700.3103 : ESTATES AND PROTECTED INDIVIDUALS CODE —ESTATES AND PROTECTED INDIVIDUALS CODE — PROBATE OF WILLS AND ADMINISTRATION — GENERAL PROVISIONS — Necessity of appointment for administration

Except as otherwise provided in article IV, to acquire the powers and undertake the duties and liabilities of a decedent's personal representative, a person must be appointed by the register or by court order, must qualify, and must be issued letters. The issuance of letters commences an estate's administration.

MCL 700.3103

1998, Act 386, Eff. 4/1/2000 .
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