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Supplemental Testimony to Identify Nonheir Devisees (Testate Estate)

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective June 1, 2023

This form is used to provide extra information about people named in a will or codicil who are not direct heirs of the person who passed away. It asks for details about these individuals, including who died before or shortly after the person who passed away.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 700.2702, MCL 700.2707-700.2710, MCR 5.302

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used in a probate case when the person who died left a will or codicil, and some people named in those documents are not considered direct heirs.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form includes spaces for a signature and an attorney signature, suggesting it is used by legal professionals or parties involved in the case.
What is the main purpose of this form?
It is for providing supplemental testimony to identify devisees—people named in the will—who are not heirs of the person who died.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2023.

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