Living Will in Minnesota
State-specific overview · Estate & Probate
Minnesota recognizes living wills and requires either two witnesses or notarization; healthcare providers must honor your wishes in writing.
How Minnesota treats Living Will
Minnesota allows you to create a living will (or healthcare directive) that documents your wishes about life-sustaining treatment if you become unable to communicate. You must sign the document in front of two witnesses or a notary public; witnesses cannot be your healthcare provider or related to you by blood or marriage. Healthcare providers are legally required to honor your written wishes regarding resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, and other life-sustaining measures, or transfer you to a provider who will.
The general definition of Living Will
A document stating your wishes about life-sustaining medical treatment if you become unable to communicate.
A living will (also called an advance directive) is a written statement of your medical preferences if you're ever in a coma, terminal illness, or unable to speak for yourself. You can specify whether you want life support, feeding tubes, or resuscitation. Doctors and family members use it to make decisions that honor your values when you cannot.
Read the full Living Will entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Minnesota.