Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act established

The Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act developed by the Uniform Law Commission allows estate planning documents like trusts, power of attorney, health care directives, and documents for guardianship and probate to be electronic.

The commission promotes enactment of uniform acts in areas of state law where uniformity is desirable and practical across jurisdictions.

The law, effective Aug. 1, 2026, is similar to the 2023 Uniform Electronic Wills Act that allows electronic wills.

House Republican Floor Leader Harry Niska (R-Ramsey) and Sen. Bonnie Westlin (DFL-Plymouth) are the sponsors.

HF3560/SF3602*/CH45

SF3602* / HF3560 / CH45