Minnesota Power of Attorney PDF
Minnesota at a glance: Governing Law: Minn. Stat. § 523.01 et seq. · Notarization: Required · Witnesses: Not statutorily required
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Powers of Attorney in Minnesota
Minnesota's Power of Attorney law, based on the Uniform Power of Attorney Act framework, is codified in the Minnesota Statutes. A financial POA must be notarized to be valid and is durable by default.
A separate health care directive is required for medical decisions in Minnesota.
Minnesota Power of Attorney — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Minnesota Rule |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | Minn. Stat. § 523.01 et seq. |
| Notarization | Required |
| Witnesses | Not statutorily required |
| Default Durability | Durable by default |
| Medical Decisions | Separate health care directive required |
Minnesota Legal Requirements
- Must be signed by the principal and acknowledged before a notary public.
- Durable by default under Minnesota's power of attorney statute.
- Agent has fiduciary duties to act in the principal's best interest.
- A separate health care directive is needed for medical decisions.
Minnesota Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Minnesota legal resources or your state legislature's official website.