The answer to the question of who can legally make a Will in Minnesota is pretty straightforward: Any person 18 or more years of age who is of sound mind may make a Will.
You are considered to be of a sound mind if you understand the meaning and effect of the Will, if you know what you own, and if you understand who it is that you leaving your property to.
So the answer to who can make a Will is pretty straightforward. What about who should make a Will?
There are good reasons for everyone to make a Will, but once you have children it becomes critical to prepare a Will. The reason for this is because this is how you choose a guardian for your kids if you and the child's other parent are no longer alive. Most people with kids also choose to have some Trust provisions inserted in their Will, which will allow you to make sure that your kids aren't getting large sums of money the minute they turn 18. I've found over the years that very few people would be comfortable with their kids all of a sudden getting a bunch of money the minute they turn 18. And, as I can remember being that age, I don't blame them.
I know there is a million things that you're thinking about when you first have kids, and you passing away probably isn't one of them. But you need to be responsible and make sure you're protecting the ones that completely depend on you in case anything ever happens to you.
Don't put it off, contact me today to get that Will done.
Dan Turnbull
DS Turnbull Law, PLLC
952-807-8194
Minnesota Wills Attorney Website
