as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 03/26/2021 09:36am
A bill for an act
relating to the uniform probate code; removing a sunset for a harmless error
provision; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 524.2-503.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 524.2-503, is amended to read:
(a) If a document or writing added upon a document was not executed in compliance
with section 524.2-502, the document or writing is treated as if it had been executed in
compliance with section 524.2-502 if the proponent of the document or writing establishes
by clear and convincing evidence that the decedent intended the document or writing to
constitute:
(1) the decedent's will;
(2) a partial or complete revocation of the will;
(3) an addition to or an alteration of the will; or
(4) a partial or complete revival of the decedent's formerly revoked will or of a formerly
revoked portion of the will.
(b) This section applies to documents and writings executed on or after March 13, 2020deleted text begin ,
but before February 15, 2021deleted text end .
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This section is effective retroactively from March 13, 2020, and
applies to documents and writings executed on or after that date.
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