Uniform Electronics Estate Planning Documents Act Establishment

Minnesotans can sign estate documents electronically

Minnesota recognizes electronic trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and guardianship nominations. Electronic records satisfy writing requirements, and electronic signatures satisfy signature requirements unless another Minnesota law expressly prohibits them. This law does not cover wills, real-property deeds, or vehicle, boat, and aircraft titles; existing electronic-document laws remain intact. Electronic use is optional, even after past use, and documents can rule it out. Witnesses can meet presence requirements through live audio and video, with accommodations for disabilities. Electronic notarization requires the notary’s signature and required information linked to the document, following the law where signing occurs. Stored electronic records must accurately reflect the final document and remain accessible; third-party storage is allowed. Other laws and government agencies can set additional storage requirements. A paper copy certified by affidavit as complete, true, and accurate has the original’s legal effect unless disproved by clear and convincing evidence. Courts and administrative proceedings cannot reject evidence solely because it is electronic. A record or signature counts as a person’s act only when it can be attributed to that person.