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Handwritten wills, known as ?holographic wills,? are also not generally considered to be valid under Minnesota law. A holographic will that was properly executed in another state pursuant to the laws of that other state may be accepted by a Minnesota probate court, but there is some risk involved.

The average cost of a will in Minnesota typically ranges from $200 to $600, depending on the attorney's fees and the complexity of the will.

No, in Minnesota, you do not need to notarize your will to make it legal. But Minnesota lets you to make your will "self-proving." If you want to do that you need to go to a notary. A self-proving will helps prove that your will is valid if it is contested in court.

In order to be valid under Minnesota law, a Will generally must: be in writing; signed by the testator (the person describing how they want their property distributed); and. signed by at least two witnesses over the age of 18.

Handwritten wills, known as ?holographic wills,? are also not generally considered to be valid under Minnesota law. A holographic will that was properly executed in another state pursuant to the laws of that other state may be accepted by a Minnesota probate court, but there is some risk involved.

If you are of legal age and of sound mind, you can draft your own will. However, a will drafted by an attorney is much more likely to encompass all the estate law provisions, insuring a legal description of your wishes. A will document from the Internet or a software package can fail you as well.