The proposed bill enacts the Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act, which introduces a new chapter (Minnesota Statutes, chapter 533) to facilitate the use of electronic documents and signatures in estate planning. It defines key terms such as "electronic," "electronic presence," "electronic record," and "electronic signature," and establishes that electronic nontestamentary estate planning documents and signatures cannot be denied legal effect solely based on their electronic form. The bill also clarifies that while electronic records and signatures are permissible, individuals are not required to use them, and traditional paper documents remain valid.

Additionally, the bill outlines the conditions under which electronic estate planning documents can be notarized, witnessed, and retained, ensuring that electronic signatures and records meet the same legal standards as their paper counterparts. It allows for the creation of certified paper copies of electronic documents, which are presumed to be accurate unless proven otherwise. Overall, the legislation aims to modernize estate planning practices by recognizing and validating electronic methods while maintaining the integrity of traditional legal requirements.