Minnesota law recognizes the validity of a prenuptial agreement, so long as the agreement is executed in a procedurally fair way, and is substantively fair at the time of execution and enforcement. Prenuptial agreements allow the parties to a marriage "re-write" the laws of probate and marital dissolution.

When couples in Minnesota consider the financial and legal implications of marriage, they often come across two important legal tools: prenuptial agreements (prenups) and postnuptial agreements (postnups). While both serve to clarify financial rights and responsibilities, they differ in key ways regarding timing, enforceability, and legal requirements. Understanding these differences is crucial for couples looking