​​​M Civ JI 225.12 Form of Verdict: Omission of Spouse in Will Made Prior to Marriage Where There Are Transfers Made in Lieu of Will Provision

Caution: The forms of verdict in this chapter should be used only for estates of decedents dying before April 1, 2000, the effective date of the Estates and Protected Individuals Code (EPIC). MCL 700.8101(1), (2)(a). See the forms of verdicts in chapter 228 for estates of decedents dying on or after April 1, 2000.

We, the jury, make the following answers to the questions submitted by the Court:

QUESTION NO. 1: Did [ name of decedent ] provide for [ name of wife / name of husband ] by transfers of property outside the will?

Answer: ____ (yes or no)

If your answer is “no,” do not answer any further questions.

QUESTION NO. 2: Did [ name of decedent ] intend [ that transfer / those transfers ] to be instead of provisions in [ his / her ] will?

Answer: ____ (yes or no)

Note on Use

Caution: This form of verdict should be used only for estates of decedents dying before April 1, 2000, the effective date of the Estates and Protected Individuals Code (EPIC).MCL 700.8101(1),(2)(a). See the forms of verdicts in chapter 228 for estates of decedents dying on or after April 1, 2000.

History

M Civ JI 225.12 was added February 1986