Thomas v. Finlay

We granted leave to consider two issues: (1) whether the former Probate Code must be applied because the parties so stipulated in the probate court; and (2) whether the law applicable to this case is the former Probate Code or the Revised Probate Code, MCL 700.1 et seq.; MSA 27.5001 et seq.

We hold that the rpc is the applicable law. The rpc became effective July 1, 1979.1 MCL 700.992(a); MSA 27.5992(a) states that the rpc applies to proceedings begun after that date. The original proceedings began in the probate court after July 1, 1979; therefore, the rpc clearly applies.

We also hold that…