2025 Session Last amended: 2023 session

§ 524.2-506 — Choice of Law as to Execution

Plain-Language Summary

A will is valid in Minnesota if it was properly executed under Minnesota law, or if it was valid under the law of the place where it was signed, or the law of the place where the person lived or was a citizen at the time of signing or at death. This makes it easier for wills created in other states or countries to be accepted in Minnesota.

524.2-506 CHOICE OF LAW AS TO EXECUTION.

A will is valid if executed in compliance with section 524.2-502 or if its execution complies with the law at the time of execution of the place where the testator executes the will, or of the law of the place where at the time of execution or at the time of death the testator is domiciled, has a place of abode, or is a national.

History:

1975 c 347 s 22; 2023 c 21 s 3

History: History: 1975 c 347 s 22; 2023 c 21 s 3

Practical Notes

When this applies: When a person who dies in Minnesota executed their will in another state or country. Who this affects: People who moved to Minnesota from another state or country and already had a will. Key points: Minnesota recognizes wills that were validly executed under the law of any place where the person signed the will, lived, had a residence, or held citizenship. You do not need to re-execute a will just because you moved to Minnesota, as long as the will was valid where it was originally made.

Source: Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes