Probate: powers of attorney; use of 2-way real-time audio-visual technology to execute a power of attorney; allow. Amends secs. 102 & 105 of 2023 PA 187 (MCL 556.202 & 556.205).

This bill allows individuals in Michigan to create a legally valid power of attorney using two-way real-time audio-visual technology, such as video calls, instead of requiring all parties to be physically present in the same room. To use this method, the person signing the document must interact directly with witnesses via video and audio, have that interaction recorded and kept for at least three years, and clearly state their location and the specific document being signed during the session. The legislation also updates definitions within the state's Uniform Power of Attorney Act to clarify terms like "electronic" and "record" to ensure these digital processes are properly recognized. These changes aim to make it easier for people to manage their financial and legal affairs remotely while maintaining safeguards to prevent fraud.