Michigan RLT Estate Plan + Lady Bird Deed Kit — 8 Templates (Word + PDF)

The full Michigan trust plan plus the deed that may help keep your home out of probate.

Everything in the 7-document Estate Plan Kit, plus a Michigan Lady Bird (enhanced life estate) deed. For many homeowners the house is the largest asset and the one most likely to end up in probate — the Lady Bird deed passes it to the people you name at death while you keep complete control during life.

What’s included (8 documents)

• Living Will — fillable Word + PDF with instructions
• Patient Advocate Designation — fillable Word + PDF with instructions
• HIPAA Authorization — fillable Word + PDF with instructions
• Final Memorial Plans & Funeral Representative — fillable Word + PDF with instructions
• Durable Power of Attorney (Financial) — fillable Word + PDF with instructions
• Revocable Living Trust — fillable Word + PDF with instructions
• Pour-Over Will — fillable Word + PDF with instructions
• Lady Bird Deed (Enhanced Life Estate Deed) — fillable Word + PDF with instructions

Who this kit is for

Homeowners who want the trust plan and a recording-ready deed for the house in one purchase.

Signing requirements in Michigan

Each document carries its own witness and notary rules — some need two witnesses, some a notary, some neither. Every file in the kit states exactly what its document requires, and the instructions walk you through signing them in one session.

Format and delivery

Fillable Word (.docx) template plus a print-ready PDF for the same document, delivered as an instant download after checkout. Every file includes plain-English completion instructions, a signing checklist, and a “common mistakes” list. Version 1.1 — legal research verified September 15, 2026.

Rexford Mercantile is not a law firm, and Jonathan and Ruth Rexford are not attorneys. This is a self-help legal template with general instructions — not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. You are responsible for confirming the form fits your situation and for signing, witnessing, and notarizing it as your state requires. Consult a licensed attorney in your state if your situation involves a blended family, a beneficiary with a disability, out-of-state property, a business, or a family dispute. Digital download with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee — see our Refund Policy. © 2026 Rexford Mercantile. Licensed for the purchaser’s personal use only; not for resale or redistribution.