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, they are not mandatory, allowing individuals to choose traditional methods if preferred.

Additionally, the bill outlines the legal framework for the recognition, notarization, witnessing, and retention of electronic estate planning documents. It specifies that electronic signatures can satisfy requirements for notarization and witnessing, provided that the individuals involved are in each other's electronic presence. Furthermore, it allows for the creation of certified paper copies of electronic documents, which are presumed to be accurate unless proven otherwise. Overall, the bill aims to modernize estate planning practices by accommodating electronic methods while ensuring that traditional legal standards are maintained.